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