Article
Retention of rural physicians: tipping the decision-making scales
Rétention des médecins ruraux : faire pencher la balance décisionnelle
Fall 1998
Volume 3 - Issue 4
Alison S.A. Pope, Garry D. Grams, Carl B.C. Whiteside, Arminée Kazanjian
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 11–25
Content Summary
This study examines the decision-making process of rural physicians regarding practice location. It identifies key factors such as community commitment, medical confidence, and compensation that influence their decisions. The findings suggest strategies to improve retention by addressing these factors and understanding the delicate balance that affects rural physicians' choices.
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RecruitmentRetentionRural medicinePrimary care