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Monday, June 22, 2009

The emergence of a specialist role in rural alcohol and drug service delivery: Lessons from a review in rural Victoria, Australia
Drugs: education, prevention and policy published online 18 June 2009


Many aspects of the rural AOD service provider's role enhance service delivery by extending reach and capacity. This occurs through AOD models, such as outreach, as well as strategies for working with other systems that include networking and secondary consultation. While there is task diffusion beyond traditional understandings of AOD treatment, the service delivery role may be understood as specialist in its own right. Recognition of this role as specialist may support staff recruitment and retention, while building potential for career pathways.




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