Women and Rural Medical Practice

The shortage of rural doctors affects many countries, including South Africa. Medical workforce planners have introduced various strategies to encourage or compel doctors to practise in under served areas. One of the strategies is to respond to the increasing presence of women as doctors by seeking...

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Main Authors: J. Wainer, D. Carson, R.P. Strasser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2000-12-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/2148
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Summary:The shortage of rural doctors affects many countries, including South Africa. Medical workforce planners have introduced various strategies to encourage or compel doctors to practise in under served areas. One of the strategies is to respond to the increasing presence of women as doctors by seeking to understand how women practise medicine, and how rural practice has to change to attract women.
ISSN:2078-6190
2078-6204