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Community engagement and working with government
Community engagement in health care can occur from policy to local community levels. It is consistent with democracy. A systems perspective can see consumers engaged to legitimise government agendas. Often community participation is via consultation instead of partnership or delegation. A community development approach to engagement can empower communities to take responsibility for their own health care. Understanding rural place facilitates alignment between health programs and community, assists incorporate community resources into health care and provides information about health needs. Rural communities, health services and other community organisations need skills in working together to develop effective partnerships that transfer some power from health systems. Rural engagement with national/state agendas is a challenge. Community engagement takes time and resources, but can be expected to lead to better health outcomes for rural residents.
History
Publication title
Contributed Papers: Inaugural Rural and Remote Health Scientific SymposiumEditors
NRHAPagination
36-41Department/School
School of Health SciencesPublisher
National Rural Health Alliance IncPlace of publication
BrisbaneEvent title
Rural and Remote Health Scientific SymposiumEvent Venue
BrisbaneDate of Event (Start Date)
2008-07-06Date of Event (End Date)
2008-07-08Repository Status
- Restricted