| Continuing professional development for rural physicians: an oxymoron or just non-existent? | |
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PMID: 16958644 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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There is geographic maldistribution of physicians across Australia and their professional isolation, particularly in relation to continuing professional development, is a definite problem. It tends to be worse in smaller centres where there is no critical mass that allows for peer support. Although some academic research has been carried out concerning the needs of rural GP, none has targetted rural specialists. Several activities, including the Commonwealth-funded Support Scheme for Rural Specialists, have been well received and other initiatives, including the rural clinical schools and university departments of rural health, are beginning to provide an infrastructure that will help overcome the professional isolation through the use of innovative technologies such as interactive videoconferencing. This is being used to deliver RACP initiatives such as the basic physician trainee lecture series and the potential for vertical integration of training in rural settings which offer some promise to address the rural workforce shortage in the years to come. |
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Authors:
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R McLean |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Internal medicine journal Volume: 36 ISSN: 1445-5994 ISO Abbreviation: Intern Med J Publication Date: 2006 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-09-08 Completed Date: 2006-09-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101092952 Medline TA: Intern Med J Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 661-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Medical Education and Workforce, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, Woden, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. rick.mclean@health.gov.au |
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Australia Education, Medical, Continuing / methods*, standards Humans Physicians* / standards Professional Practice Location* / standards Rural Health Services* / standards |
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