Ignacio Correa‐Velez, Sandra M. Gifford, Sara Bice
Abstract Since the tightening of Australian policy for protection visa
applicants began in the 1990s, access to health care has been increasingly
restricted to asylum seekers on a range of different visa types. This paper
summarises those legislative changes and discusses their implications for health
policy relating to refugees and asylum seekers in Australia. Of particular
concern are asylum see... hiện toàn bộ
Gawaine Powell Davies, Wendy Hu, Julie McDonald, John Furler, Elizabeth Harris, Mark Harris
Abstract Background In recent years, national and state/territory governments
have undertaken an increasing number of initiatives to strengthen general
practice and improve its links with the rest of the primary health care sector.
This paper reviews how far these initiatives were contributing to a well
functioning and comprehensive primary health care system during the period
2000–2002, using a n... hiện toàn bộ
Abstract New Zealand's health sector has undergone three significant
restructures within 10 years. The most recent has involved a Primary Health Care
Strategy, launched in 2001. Primary Health Organisations (PHOs), administered by
21 District Health Boards, are the local structures for implementing the Primary
Health Care Strategy. Ninety-three percent of the New Zealand population is now
enrolled... hiện toàn bộ