| Author: |
Gamble, K.
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| Title: |
Intersections of physical and mental health. |
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Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 265-274). |
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| Editor: |
J. Powell, & J. M. Bowers (Eds.), |
| Pub.
Data: |
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2002 |
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Type: |
Chapter
10
pages |
| Summary: |
This chapter proposes a systemic, multidisciplinary, "continuous care" model to enhance both physical and psychological health and encourage both self care and mutual care. |
| Gems: |
Assessment for missionary service, particularly in physical and mental health areas, is too often seen as a one-time event with a pass/fail outcome. |
| Outline: |
Two situations
Tom Smith's story
Goals for medical and psychological assessments
Assessing risk
Appropriate deployment
Corporate and personal responsibility
Meaningful self care
Continuum of health risks and continuum of care
A model for improved health care
Appendix A: New rules to redesign and improve care |
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