School-Based Health Clinics

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This paper discusses the services that most school-based health clinics provide. It describes their role in contributing to the effective management of health care resources. The paper then discusses the role school-based health clinics play in transitioning patients from one level of care, at the school, to others as appropriate, such as a hospital or mental health facility.

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"In conclusion, Jarvis (2001) reports that there is a significant shift of health care delivery systems into the outpatient setting. When adding the problems in emergency rooms and other outpatient clinics due to the nursing shortage, Jarvis (2001) reports that health care delivery systems are undergoing rapid change. Advantageous to children and teens, teachers, parents and the health care profession is the school-based health clinic. By providing health care delivery to students directly in the school barriers to a wide range of health care services are removed, resources are allocated for effective utilization and patients are transitioned into required care appropriately and with greater patient confidence."

Sample of Sources Used:

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