Date of Award
2005
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
School
Centre for Social Research
Faculty
Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences
First Supervisor
Emeritus Professor Alan Black
Second Supervisor
Dr John Duff
Third Supervisor
Dr Ann-Claire Larsen
Abstract
Rural general practice is general practice at its best: a comment by one GP interviewed for this study was echoed by colleagues who viewed their work in a rural setting as challenging, diverse, rewarding and satisfying. Despite reported difficulties associated with rural general practice, many GPs argued that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Few wanted to leave. Nonetheless, too few Australian trained GPs are willing to move from cities to work in the country. Consequently, overseas trained doctors have been recruited to fill vacancies or nurses provide health services in communities unable to attract a GP.
Recommended Citation
Durey, A. (2005). The changing face of rural general practice: an ethnographic study of general practitioners and their spouses. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/61