
Editorial
Rural hospitals: We can't do without them!
Les hôpitaux ruraux : Nous ne pouvons nous en passer!
Spring 1997
Volume 2 - Issue 2
John Wootton
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 3–6
Content Summary
This editorial discusses the critical role of rural hospitals in providing timely emergency services and supporting local economies. It argues against the closure of rural hospitals for economic reasons, emphasizing their importance in demographic shifts and healthcare accessibility. The piece calls for strategic development of services and effective recruitment to maintain these vital institutions.
Tags
Rural medicinePublic healthRecruitmentPediatrics