Accessible Health Care For Men & Boys
Practitioners are becoming more and more aware that part of the battle to get men to use health services is about creating services that are responsive and open to the way that men understand and interact with health and wellbeing. These resources provide insights into good practice ideas and concepts that improve the ability of men to access services in an effective way.
"MHERV is a unique project with no other similar service offered throughout New South Wales..."
"The health of Australian males can be improved through a strong partnership between patient, doctor and other health care professionals..."
"There is a balance between encouraging men to use GP services and encouraging GPs to run men-friendly services..."
"Programs can be very successful if they take an active approach to the needs of men..."
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) men suffer significant health disparities compared to non-indigenous men. Health services can improve accessibility by implementing culturally appropriate services that consider the needs of indigenous men.