Introducing the New England 4G framework of guided self-health for people in rural areas with physical and psychological conditions.

The article looks at the New England Framework of guided self-health for people in rural areas with physical and psychological conditions. According to the Framework, a health worker must go beyond dispensing health information or brokering services and serve as a guide to help the person pinpoint the problem and make change. The Framework includes information gathering, giving and guiding with follow-up and engages individuals in finding their own solutions to health problems.