Strategic approaches to the development of Australia's future primary care workforce

Authors

Mark Fort Harris, University of New South WalesFollow
Nicholas Arnold Zwar, University of New South WalesFollow
Christine Walker, Chronic Illness Alliance
Sabina M. Knight, Mount Isa Centre For Rural And Remote Health

RIS ID

112411

Publication Details

Harris, M. F., Zwar, N. A., Walker, C. F. & Knight, S. M. (2011). Strategic approaches to the development of Australia's future primary care workforce.. Medical Journal of Australia, 194 (11), S88-S91.

Abstract

Shortages in, and maldistribution of, the primary health care workforce will continue to limit access to health care. The current health reform proposals and policies recognise workforce development as a priority, but only partially address the barriers to improvement. In particular, there will need to be more systematic development of interdisciplinary education within primary health care services, and funding to support this.