The theory and the practice - Bpac.org.nz

Health Organisations (PHOs): Ta Pasifika (Bader Driveand Southseas), Auckpac PHO and Tongan Health SocietyPHO.integrated care through the delivery of wrap-aroundservices that meet the needs of the consumer and theirfamily.Whānau Ora is a concept that strongly aligns with Pacificvalues and provides an exciting opportunity to enhanceprimary care. The inclusion of other Pacific non-governmentorganisation (NGO) providers such as Healthstar Pacificand Penina Trust helps achieve the holistic outcomes forwhānau.Within a year, Integrated Family Health Centres (IFHCs) willbe a central hub in which some of the collective’s modelof care activities will occur. The centres will offer a rangeof services for whānau to easily access in one locationacross the health and social sector, and externally with keygovernment agencies and NGOs.The collective has developed O Le Aiga mā le Fanau iaOla Pacific framework for Whānau Ora which describeshealth and wellbeing in the context of relationships, socialenvironments and the wider determinants of health.It takes a long-term perspective of building for futuregenerations.Alliance Health+ is focused on greater co-ordinated andLooking ahead, Alliance Health+ plans to continue tofocus on key areas: structural change by strengtheningthe Alliance Health+ clinical governance programme;establishment of integrated family health centres andnurse-led clinics/networks; development of populationhealth programmes for communities; WhānauOra (enhanced primary care); and acute demandmanagement.Department of General Practice and Rural HealthDunedin School of Medicine, University of OtagoDivision of Health SciencesComplementary Medicine – its place inprimary care – GENX 826Semester Two – 2011Commences with the first residential in Dunedin on August 27 & 28 and finishes with a residential onNovember 26 & 27.Study of this paper will equip GPs with the knowledge base to help their patients make informed healthcare choices in relation to complementary therapies.STUDENTS WILL GAIN:• An overview of non-conventional treatmentoptions available in the primary healthcaresector and of reasons patients give for usingthem.• Understanding of the different health careperspectives that underlie complementarypractices and how they fit with generalmedical practice.• Knowledge about existing research ofcomplementary therapies, how to accessevidence-based information and what thespecific challenges are for research in thisfield.• Understanding of the legal and regulatoryenvironment for complementary practices inNZ.For more information contact:Anita Fogarty, Postgraduate Administrator03 479 7424 or 021 279 7424Email: gp.postgrad@otago.ac.nzwww.otago.ac.nz/dsm/gp