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I write to offer several comments, starting with an objection over one specific finding in an otherwise well-written and useful work.
1. "CHW-PCs" (a term coined for the purposes of this paper) are described as having "little or no formal medical education," yet the authors include a specific category of roles in provision of clinical services which otherwise would require licensure. The example offered is...
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Hartzler et al make an important contribution to the literature by categorizing the roles of community health workers (CHW). During my 30 year career in the Indian Health Service I saw the role of the Community Health Representative (CHR) trasform to meet the needs of the Tribe and community. Initialy the role was losely defined and usually was to provide transportation for those without vehicles and public transport....
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