Can general practitioners provide effective cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention? Dreams and realities of CVD prevention.

AIMS: This study explores how the New Zealand (NZ) population experiences approaches to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk management: (1) the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) CVD risk performance indicator programme in Akaroa, Canterbury NZ and (2) consumer use of community services that promote healthier lifestyles. METHODS: An audit identified patients enrolled at the Akaroa Health Centre eligible for CVD risk assessments and the portion …