Zimmerman M A
J Public Health Policy. 1990 Autumn;11(3):323-40.
The role of consumers in rural health care is explored in this review of the literature. A brief history of public, private, and grassroots efforts to involve consumers in health care is presented. A more in-depth analysis of two primary areas where consumers can be useful resources for addressing rural health care problems--personnel shortages and improving community acceptance of health care innovations--is discussed. Emergency medical services, care for medically disabled persons, and prenatal care are specifically addressed. Barriers to effective citizen participation and policy recommendations are also presented.
本综述探讨了消费者在农村医疗保健中的作用。介绍了公共、私人和基层组织为让消费者参与医疗保健所做努力的简要历史。对消费者可成为解决农村医疗保健问题的有用资源的两个主要领域进行了更深入分析，即人员短缺和提高社区对医疗保健创新的接受度。特别讨论了紧急医疗服务、对身体有残疾者的护理和产前护理。还提出了有效公民参与的障碍和政策建议。
