Table 1: Theoretical dimensions of integrality in general medicine.
Theoretical dimensions of integrality | Concept |
1. Provision of integrated and accessible services | Physicians are responsible for serving a large majority of personal care needs |
2. Comprehensive health services | Health services include promotion of health, prevention of morbidity, curative care and terminal care |
3. Comprehensive care | Bio-psychosocial approach |
4. Comprehensive understanding | Observer is an integral part of what he is observing; qualitative and quantitative |
5. Interactive Integrality | Reciprocal feedback; multiple perspectives |
Source: Self made.