Article

Perceptions of the role of the clinical nurse practitioner in the Cape Metropolitan doctor-driven community health centres

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 46 , issue 10 , 2004 , pages: 21–25

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2004.10873150

Author(s): R Kapp Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, , RJ Mash Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care,

Keywords: clinical nurse practitioner , community health centre , doctor driven , role , support

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Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of the clinical nurse practitioner (CNP) in a doctor- driven primary health care setting. A descriptive study was undertaken, using both a quantitative and a qualitative methodology. The study was undertaken in community health centres (CHC) in the Cape Metropolitan area.

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