ESSAY Task
Please submit a 1500-2000 word essay addressing the following statement:
Discuss the view that 'primary health care and health promotion should underpin the practice of all health professionals'.
In your response you must, at a minimum,
• define health promotion and primary health care
• consider the potential benefits of health promotion and primary health care to the practice of health professionals
• consider the potential challenges of health promotion and primary health care to the practice of health professionals
• consider the overall validity of the statement. That is, do you agree or disagree with the statement and why
• include an introduction, body and conclusion
• appropriately use APA referencing guidelines
Rationale
This task is designed to show student achievement of the following learning outcomes:
• describe regional, national and international political agendas affecting current developments in health and wellness programs
• describe the interdisciplinary nature of health promotion and community development
• discuss issues surrounding health and wellbeing at a community level
• be able to critically examine personal power, privilege and practice