Asian Journal Of Social Pharmacy

Abstract: Objective To explore the different modes and approaches of medical and preventive integration in current primary health care institutions in China. Methods Through literature analysis, field research, telephone interviews, and other methods the implementation status was evaluated to systematically study the main experience and effect of implementing medical and preventive integration services in pilot areas. Results and Conclusion At present, there are three implementation modes of medical-prevention integration, namely, vertical mode based on the medical community, internal mode with optimized service process, and internal mode with great service capabilities. The three medical-prevention integration modes have their respective focuses, but they need to be further improved in terms of policy support, technical staffing, information system construction, and drug use.

Key words: primary health care institution, medical and preventive integration, model