CJRM Winter 2006 v11

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This issue of the Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine highlights the contributions of Dr. Francis Alexander Carron Scrimger, a decorated World War I surgeon. The editorial reflects on his bravery and dedication under fire, providing a historical perspective on medical service in wartime. The issue also explores themes relevant to rural and remote medicine, medical education, and public health.

Featured Articles

• •Alcohol drinking habits and community perspectives on alcohol abuse in the Bella Coola Valley
• •Self-management of chronic conditions: implications for rural physicians of a demonstration project Down Under
• •Surgical site infection rates at the Pontiac Health Care Centre, a rural community hospital

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