Abstract
Healthcare encompasses multiple discourses to which health professionals, researchers, patients, carers and lay individuals contribute. Networks of patients and non-professionals often act collectively to build capacity, enhance access to resources, develop understanding and improve provision of care. This article explores the concept of health collectives and three notable examples that have had an enduring and profound impact in the Australian context.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1177-1180 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- HIV
- communities
- informal caregiver
- parent group
- patient group
- support group