[Healthcare networks: involvement of various healthcare professionals]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2002 Oct;31(6 Suppl):4S39-4S44.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Diabetes is a very representative model of chronic disease requiring a partnership between various healthcare professionals. The organisation of healthcare networks allows a global care improvement. For the "Midi-Pyrénées" area, the diabetes network associates physicians and other healthcare professionals, working in their private - practice or in clinics or hospitals. The priority of this network was to develop therapeutic patient education, outdoors and indoors. The use of a specific communication system will be unavoidable, as a basis for medical files, evaluation, and permanent updates for the network members. Current projects concern a regional organization for chronic foot ulcers care, coronary heart disease and diabetes during pregnancy. These various care domains suppose the collaboration with other regional networks.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Community Networks
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Diabetes Mellitus / therapy*
  • Female
  • France
  • Health Personnel
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Physicians
  • Pregnancy