| What makes 'place' attractive to overseas-trained doctors in rural New Zealand? | |
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PMID: 17059495 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The present paper investigates what keeps doctors 'in place' in New Zealand rural communities and what prompts their departure from practice. The study is based on in-depth interviews conducted with nine overseas-trained medical practitioners within rural areas in New Zealand during 2004. A thematic analysis was undertaken. The resulting narratives reveal the unintended circumstances under which respondents often arrived in their rural communities, as well as some of the 'pull' factors which a more relaxed rural lifestyle offers. Recurring themes relating to the attractiveness of place include community loyalty and the enjoyment of 'fully practicing medicine'. Themes which corroded the attractiveness of place included 'entrapment', lack of choice in secondary schooling, restricted spousal employment opportunities, the lack of cultural and entertainment activities, and difficulties accessing continuing medical education. The authors conclude that addressing the question of what makes 'place' attractive to overseas-trained general practitioners in rural New Zealand requires an understanding of place as context rather than mere location. |
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Authors:
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Robin Kearns; Jason Myers; Vivienne Adair; Heather Coster; Gregor Coster |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Health & social care in the community Volume: 14 ISSN: 0966-0410 ISO Abbreviation: Health Soc Care Community Publication Date: 2006 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-24 Completed Date: 2007-01-03 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9306359 Medline TA: Health Soc Care Community Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 532-40 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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School of Geography and Environmental Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. r.kearns@auckland.ac.nz |
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Adult Career Choice* Cross-Sectional Studies Female Foreign Medical Graduates / psychology* Geography Humans Interviews as Topic Job Satisfaction Life Style Male Middle Aged Motivation New Zealand Physicians, Family / psychology* Professional Practice Location* Rural Health Services / manpower* Social Environment |
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