Shuling Zhang
Canada
Over the last 20 years,
Canada as in other parts of the western world has witnessed major changes in
the delivery of health care. Many conditions that would have previously
justified hospital admission may now be managed partly or entirely on an
outpatient basis or in the community.
Therefore community health nurses play a vital role in this shift of
health care. Community health nurses are comprised of public health nurse and
home health nurses. They work in collaboration with other community service
providers from a multitude of agencies, integrating and coordinating services
for clients to maximize continuity of care. This paper will review issues
pertaining to community nursing in Canada.