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Editorial

Rural is as rural seems

Perception de la vie rurale

Winter 2002
Volume 7 - Issue 1

John Wootton

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ISSN Number: 12037796

Language: English/French

Format: PDF

Pages: 48

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