Table 3 Twinning Opportunities, Asia Pacific Region
From: Fourth Wes Fabb Oration Diversity of primary care in Asia Pacific: pathways to convergence
Best Practices | Significant Problems | Needs for Possible Assistance |
|---|---|---|
• Community--based practice/community oriented primary care • Conjoint examination • Training programs • On-line teaching • Availability of consultants • Organized Teachers Group • Primary Care policy of the government | • Recognition/Status/Prestige • Lack of funds • Antagonism • Member participation • Role of family physicians in health care • Website not sustained • Migration | • Research issues • Networking • Improvement of training programs • Trained teachers • Collaboration with Wonca • Legislation on Family Physician's role • Regional recognition of programs |