CJRM Summer 2006 v11

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This issue of the CJRM focuses on the challenges and contributions of generalist practitioners in rural Canadian healthcare. It highlights the essential role of surgical services in rural hospitals and the importance of maintaining a workforce capable of providing comprehensive care. The issue addresses the geographical barriers faced by rural patients and the need for defined competencies among healthcare providers. It also emphasizes the value of generalism in meeting community needs and the ongoing struggle against the trend towards specialization.

Featured Articles

• •Research methodology for the investigation of rural surgical services
• •Utilization rates for surgical procedures in rural and urban Canada
• •Rural surgical services in two Canadian provinces

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