Editorial: Taking Consumer Participation Seriously

Abstract

This issue of the Australian Journal of Primary Health has a strong consumer participation theme. Hegney et al. discuss the extent to which consumers are comfortable with the advance practice role for registered nurses. Johnson et al. tackle the broader role issue of consumer representation and participation in health service planning, management and review. Meehan-Andrews et al. explore the issues involved in getting rural consumer perspectives for health care planning and quality assurance. Pettigrew explores the expectations of older patients and the "senior friendly" hospital.