Health and Illness in the Community

 edited by Taylor, Smith, and van Teijlingen PB 220 pages

 This book is aimed at medical students in the first years of their course and will be useful as a long-term reference on the subject. It stresses the importance of the community and the health of the population which play an integral part in becoming a good doctor. The book looks at the context within which illness is experienced, health is sought and medicine is practiced, and explains to the reader how the determinants of health and illness are much wider than the influence of medicine, or indeed healthcare. It is generally recognised that the effectiveness of clinical decisions made for each patient is increased if the doctor takes account of the patient's family and community setting. Equally the impact of these decisions is mediated through the environmental, economic and political conditions of the day.

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The Future of Primary Care

edited by Showstack, Rothman and Hasmiller PB 352 pages

This book reports on the principles of organization and delivery of primary care to address the needs of our future population. It explores topics such as: current dilemmas and threats to primary care from both the clinician's and patient's point of view; The impact of the self-care and alternative care movements; The importance of improved information technologies; Individual elements of primary care and the relative value of each element; Primary care's contribution to the overall health of our population; Assessing alternative sites and circumstances where primary care may be provided; The specialist and nurse as primary care providers; The role of primary care in chronic illness management, care for the elderly, long term and home care; Exploring recommendations for the future The Future of Health Care offers a self-critical and constructive analysis of primary care that is perfect for scholars, faculty, and students who are interested in health services and policy

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