Worldwide, family medicine has been recognized as crucial component for robust rural healthcare system. In view of India’s increasing health burden, the first and foremost task is to build a strong rural healthcare infrastructure. In the scenario where government strategies are unable to filter to rural areas, family practitioners are the sole community providing integrated, comprehensive and people-centered primary care in rural areas. According to WHO, family physician is the core in the efforts for quality improvement, cost effectiveness, and equity in the health care systems.
Family practitioners manage 95% of the health problems while absorbing only 5% of the health budget. In our country, the principal health burden can be managed with the aid of a strong rural healthcare, where family practitioners play a crucial role. Health Status Of Rural India: The Current Scenario The…
