| Rural healthcare: how to recruit and retain health professionals. | |
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PMID: 16562525 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A major challenge for healthcare in the United States is recruiting and retaining health professionals in rural areas of the country. There is a significant shortage of physicians and other health professionals in many of these areas. This article outlines some of the factors that go into recruiting health professionals to practice in rural communities, and what factors are influential in making sure they remain in service to those communities. |
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Authors:
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Hilda R Heady; Debra Phillips; Elizabeth Briggs |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of medical practice management : MPM Volume: 21 ISSN: 8755-0229 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Pract Manage Publication Date: 2006 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-03-27 Completed Date: 2006-04-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8605494 Medline TA: J Med Pract Manage Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 219-24 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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National Rural Health Association, USA. |
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Health Manpower* Humans Personnel Loyalty* Personnel Selection* Rural Health Services / manpower* United States |
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