November 2009

Post date: Jan 26, 2010 1:20:20 AM

  • cautionary measures protecting health outcomes

  • maintaining a disease free state

  • slowing progression of an already existing illness

    • Chronic Disease

  • anticipatory guidance -- Health Education

    • handout

    • ancillary providers (nutritionist)

    • clinical session - Behavioral Change.

    • group sessions

    • internet / online resources

    • schools / community centers

  • screening for disease

    • age / subpopulations

      • age, economic status, race, sex, education, geographic area, religion, occupation, language spoken, disability, citizenship

  • community medicine / social services

    • connecting pt's to community agencies

    • connecting with gov't agencies

  • Vaccinations

  • Action Planning/ Pt empowerment

  • Advocacy

    • individual pts

    • community approaches

    • policy