Health workforce issues for podiatry
2011
Health Workforce Issues for Podiatry
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Author Information
Author(s): Brooks Peter M
Primary Institution: Australian Health Workforce Institute, University of Melbourne
Conclusion
Australia's health system faces challenges due to an ageing population and workforce, necessitating new models of care and interprofessional collaboration.
Supporting Evidence
- Australia has an ageing population that is increasingly affected by chronic disease.
- The health workforce is also ageing, creating challenges for service delivery.
- Future health services will be delivered by teams with members trained to competency standards.
Takeaway
Australia's health system is good but needs to adapt to an older population and work better as a team to provide care.
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