Recording and using social determinants of health to make a difference in primary care

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Recording and using social determinants of health to make a difference in primary care

Ngaire Kerse

Ngaire Kerse

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Imagine if you could identify socially isolated older people and send a “social connector” to engage them

Professor of general practice Ngaire Kerse takes a break from COVID-related topics to consider what GPs can do to improve patient health despite adverse social circumstances

Key points, Social determinants of health influence health and health outcomes, but good primary care can ameliorate the impact of social disadvantage. Informat, Pract Green w Pale Yellow