CJRM Fall 2008 v13

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The Fall 2008 issue of CJRM explores the importance of generalism in rural medicine, emphasizing the role of general practitioners in providing comprehensive care. It discusses the challenges and benefits of maintaining a generalist approach in rural settings, where specialization may not be sustainable. The issue highlights the positive impact of generalists on health outcomes, patient satisfaction, and healthcare costs. Key topics include the integration of various medical services by rural doctors and the threat posed by increasing specialization. Tags for this issue include Rural medicine, Medical education, Primary care.

Featured Articles

• •A qualitative study of the international medical graduate and the orientation process
• •Rural women and pharmacologic therapy: needs and issues in rural Canada
• •Rural–urban differences in provider practice related to preconception counselling and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

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