The effects of a people-centred model on longitudinally of care and utilization pattern of healthcare services—Brazilian evidence

• Published in: Health policy and planning Vol. 29; pp. ii107 - ii113
• Main Authors: Ferrer, Ana Paula Scoleze, Brentani, Alexandra Valéria Maria, Sucupira, Ana Cecilia Silveira Lins, Navega, Ana Carolina Barsaglini, Cerqueira, Elisa Scanavini, Grisi, Sandra Josefina Ferraz Ellero
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 01.10.2014
• Subjects: Original articles

Brazil is experiencing a time of change in pattern of care: from 'traditional' to Family Health Strategy (FHS), a model guided by the principles of people, family and community-centred medicine. The heterogeneity in care currently offered affects the primary care impact. This study aims to...