Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Vision statement of the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Family medicine has made a measurable difference in improving the health of the people of South Africa.
We are growing and developing throughout Africa and making a significant contribution to the strengthening of district health systems and primary health care.
There is a strong district health system in both urban and rural areas of South Africa, which is:
Compassionate, caring and person-centred Focused on people, in families, from specific communities Holistic and integrative in its approach Comprehensive Relational with continuity of care
| Able to promote health, wellness and prevent disease, Equitable Cost effective Relevant to the needs of communities
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There is a new generation of family physicians who are:
Delivering a high quality of care Mentors and capacity-builders Leaders and change agents Community-orientated Engaged in collaborative practice
| Healthy role models Committed to staying in the health system Interconnected across the country Bringing academia to the primary care “coalface”.
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Family physicians are clear about their role and scope of practice and are role models to the next generation. Family physicians are credible and respected for their clinical and academic excellence. All medical doctors pursuing a career in primary care have postgraduate training in family medicine.
