Open AccessGeneral practice work and workforce: Interdependencies between demand, supply and quality
Author(s) -
Joachim P. Sturmberg,
Di O’Halloran,
Geoff McDonnell,
Carmel M. Martin
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
australian journal of general practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2208-7958
DOI - 10.31128/ajgp-03-18-4515
Subject(s) - interdependence , remuneration , unintended consequences , workforce , quality (philosophy) , disadvantage , work (physics) , risk analysis (engineering) , computer science , business , process management , management science , economics , engineering , economic growth , sociology , law , mechanical engineering , social science , philosophy , finance , epistemology , artificial intelligence , political science
General practice is regarded as central to the Australian health system. However, issues affecting the general practitioner (GP) workforce have been focused mainly on remuneration, numbers and distribution. The focus is shifting to how best to enable GPs to deliver effective, efficient and equitable care.