
Editorial
Rural is as rural seems
Perception de la vie rurale
Winter 2002
Volume 7 - Issue 1
John Wootton
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 4–8
Content Summary
The editorial by John Wootton explores the dynamics of rural living and its impact on recruitment and retention of professionals in rural Canada. It highlights the perception differences between those who view rural life as 'different' and those who see it as 'deficient.' The article discusses how inadequate training and isolation contribute to dissatisfaction among rural professionals. It suggests that the urban-centric training system perpetuates these issues, emphasizing the need for a shift in perspective to improve rural physician retention.
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RecruitmentRetentionRural medicine