Effectiveness of care of patients & populations: exploring the determinants of the paradox of primary care
Based on an unsystematic analysis of 25 years research, Professor Chris explores possible mechanisms for determining the effectiveness of primary health care.
Professor Chris van Weel has been Professor and Head of the Department of General Practice University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands since 1985 and 1987 respectively. He has supervised 60 PhDs. He also founded a program that offers GP-residents the possibility of vocational training and research.
Chris is actively involved in local and international research initiatives. He was president of World Organization of Family Doctors (Wonca) from 2007 to 2010 and president of Wonca-Europe 1998-2001.