we also consider how sweden s welldeveloped primary care sector can contribute further to improvements in the quality and coordination of care for the swedish population the primary care sector sits alongside national public health programmes for health protection health promotion and prevention which are not discussed here longterm care for older people living at home in care homes or nursing homes and for those with disabilities or longterm mental health problems is the responsibility of the municipalities primary health care is generally the route of entry into health care for swedish patients and for signposting to services