CJRM Winter 2012 v17

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The Winter 2012 issue of CJRM explores various aspects of rural medicine, focusing on the challenges faced by healthcare providers in these settings. It includes discussions on the confidence required for rural practice, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in rural Finnish communities, and the diagnostic approaches to pulmonary embolism in rural emergency departments. Additionally, the issue addresses the occasional need for vaginal delivery skills in rural hospitals. Key themes include the importance of medical education, the necessity of procedural skills, and the impact of public health initiatives.

Featured Articles

• •Health views and metabolic syndrome in a Finnish rural community: a cross-sectional population study
• •Diagnostic approach to pulmonary embolism in a rural emergency department

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