Index to Chiropractic Literature
Index to Chiropractic Literature
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URL http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=2646912&blobtype=pdf
Journal J Chiropr Med. 2002 Mar;1(1):3-8
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Abstract/Notes Objective: To review the literature assessing current trends within primary health care and its delivery and the role of the chiropractic primary care physician.

Data Sources: Select papers which offer definitions of primary care.

Data Synthesis: Several influential papers offer criteria necessary to be considered primary care practitioners.

Results: Primary care is comprehensive, coordinated, continuous and accessible. Chiropractic care meets this definition.

Conclusion: The primary care chiropractic physician is a viable and important part of the primary health care delivery system, with many chiropractic physicians currently prepared to participate effectively and competently in primary care.

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