June 24, 2020
Western Pacific
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Cohort Profile: Effectiveness of a 12-Month Patient-Centred Medical Home Model Versus Standard Care for Chronic Disease Management Among Primary Care Patients in Sydney, Australia
Evidence suggests that patient-centred medical home (PCMH) is more effective than standard general practitioner care in improving patient outcomes in primary care. This paper reports on the design, early implementation experiences, and early findings of the 12-month PCMH model called 'WellNet' delivered across six primary care practices in Sydney, Australia.