Advanced skills by Canada's rural physicians

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The article by Iglesias and colleagues examines the role of rural family physicians in Canada who practice advanced skills, highlighting their contribution to improving access to medical services in rural areas. The authors note the absence of a universal model for delivering these services, emphasizing the variability in access across different regions. Training for these advanced skills is often ad hoc, lacking national standards. Despite these challenges, the commitment of these physicians has enhanced patient access to appropriate care, suggesting a need for broader application and better organization of this approach.

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