Specialist base considerations |
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Adequate number of specialists
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Outreach is integrated, valued, and facilitated
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Outreach specialist has a hospital role
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Outreach is shared and not dependent on one person
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Primary care considerations |
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Adequately resourced and staffed
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Demand exists for specialist care
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A multidisciplinary framework centered in primary care and not dominated by specialists
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The outreach service |
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The nature of outreach visits |
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Regular and predictable
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Respond to individual community needs
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Accountable to the referring practitioner and community
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Appropriate mix of clinical services, education and support
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Utilise education and training opportunities
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Reliable correspondence and good communication
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