Original Research
Family Medicine - A luxury for the poor?
South African Family Practice | Vol 23, No 6 | a2097 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v23i6.2097
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Submitted: 24 October 2011 | Published: 30 June 2001
Submitted: 24 October 2011 | Published: 30 June 2001
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C.H. Albertyn, Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Stellenbosch University, South AfricaFull Text:
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In South Africa today, most family practitioners have poorer patients in their practices, or patients with no medical aid. By adhering to the principles of Family Medicine, physicians can improve the qualiry of care for these patients and at the same time, save money and time.
Keywords
family medicine principles; poverty; private fiamily physician; quality care
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