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CJRM Summer 1999 v4

CJRM Été 1999 v4

Summer 1999
Volume 4 - Issue 3

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ISSN Number: 12037796

Language: English/French

Format: PDF

Summary


The Summer 1999 issue of CJRM explores various aspects of rural medicine, focusing on the multifaceted roles of physicians in rural settings, the physician-to-population ratios in British Columbia, and practical procedural techniques. The editorial discusses the increasing responsibilities of rural physicians, likening them to 'Fiddlers on the Roof.' An article analyzes the disparities in physician distribution across British Columbia, highlighting challenges in recruitment and retention. Additionally, a practical guide on performing a cricothyrotomy in emergency situations is provided. Key themes include rural medicine, public health, and procedural medicine.

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