The role of Dutch general practitioners in clinical health promotion

In this contribution it is argued that Dutch general practitioners (GPs) must make the transition from simply giving information to their patients, to providing them with medical education. Dutch GPs are in a prime position to contribute to the aims of health promotion. Instead of focusing health pr...

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Published in:Patient education and counseling 1995-07, Vol.25 (3), p.269-276
Main Author: van Eijk, Jacques Th.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic Disease - therapy
Clinical health promotion
Family Practice
General practice
Health Promotion
Humans
Lifestyles
Netherlands
Nursing
Patient Education as Topic
Physician's Role
Referral and Consultation
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Summary:In this contribution it is argued that Dutch general practitioners (GPs) must make the transition from simply giving information to their patients, to providing them with medical education. Dutch GPs are in a prime position to contribute to the aims of health promotion. Instead of focusing health promotion on prevention, they should primarily promote the health of their patients, especially these patients with a chronic disease. In order to provide proper care for their disabled patients, they have to limit the time they spend on caring for people suffering from minor ailments. Again, this aim cannot be achieved by simply providing information. The patients have to overcome their reluctance to change their consultation behaviour, but the GPs also have to change their attitude by adopting new skills in order to influence their patients in this respect.
ISSN:0738-3991
1873-5134
DOI:10.1016/0738-3991(95)00806-B