what are elements of primary health care?

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this is a holistic approach to health problems. As well as primary medical care, primary health care addresses a range of health concerns that have no specific medical intervention.
You may not immediately recognize primary health care, but it is essentially the first level of contact that you have with the health care system. That could mean seeing your family doctor, health unit, pharmacy, or clinic. Or it could mean phoning an advice line staffed by health professionals, or even attending a self-care workshop to learn how to take a more active role in your own health. Primary health care involves treating short-term health problems, managing long-term health conditions such as diabetes, and even helping you learn how to prevent injury and illness. Prevention is a key objective of primary health care.
Promoting healthy living helps prevent illness and injuries. Primary health care providers support healthy lifestyle choices and contribute to safe communities. Providers can also help you to manage chronic health conditions to prevent complications and stay healthy. Healthier people means reduced treatment costs - and reduced treatment costs help lead to a more sustainable health care system. That is the bases of Primary Health Care.

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I work as an RN in Primary care.
Primary care is disease management, education, & preventative health care.
The primary care provider is the "gatekeeper" so to speak; writing referrals to specialists if need be, and colaborating care with the specialists.
When you have a health concern, your primary care provider (or Nurse) is the first person that you would discuss your concern with.
They can direct you as to needed follow up, with advise, education, or an appointment if needed.

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