Transition of Physician Distribution (1980–2002) in Japan and Factors Predicting Future Rural Practice
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
Rural and Remote Health
Volume:
9
Issue:
1070
Copyright:
2009
Description:
The maldistribution of physicians between urban and rural areas has long been an important political issue in Japan. The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term transition in the geographic distribution of physicians, and to reveal which rural physician characteristics predict their retention in rural areas. [adapted from abstract]
Subject
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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