Recruitment and retention of general practitioners in rural Canada and Australia: a
Recrutement et rétention des médecins généralistes dans les régions rurales du Canada et de l'Australie : un
Marco Viscomi, Sarah Larkins, Tarun Sen Gupta
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 18–27
Content Summary
This article reviews the recruitment and retention of general practitioners in rural Canada and Australia, highlighting the severe shortages of primary health workers in these regions. The study analyzes 86 sources, categorizing findings into five life stages of family physicians, and emphasizes the importance of structured training programs to attract candidates likely to practice in rural areas. The article suggests that policy improvements in retention could lead to significant financial savings and underscores the need for medical education programs to align with the health needs of rural communities.