Article
Informal peer support for rural doctors
Soutien informel par les pairs pour les médecins ruraux
Spring 2024
Volume 29 - Issue 2
Tandi Wilkinson, Rola Ajjawi, Shireen Mansouri
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 9–16
Content Summary
This study explores the role of informal peer support in helping rural doctors cope with emotionally challenging situations. It highlights the importance of empathy and shared experiences in overcoming emotional distress and suggests that informal support can lead to post-traumatic growth.
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Rural medicineMedical educationPrimary careRemote medicineRetention