PURPOSE Solo and small practices are facing growing pressure to consolidate. Our
objectives were to determine (1) the percentage of family physicians in solo and small …

Context: To meet the challenge of primary care needs in rural areas, continuing assessment
of the demographics, training, and future work plans of practicing primary care physicians is …

Introduction: This study examined the work environment of rural family physicians in New
Brunswick, a province in eastern Canada. The purpose of the research was to explore the …

Transforming small independent practices to patient-centered medical homes is widely
believed to be a critical step in reforming the US health care system. Our team has …

Background: The Physician Shortage Area Program (PSAP) of Jefferson Medical College
(JMC) is one of a small number of comprehensive medical school rural programs that has …

Context: Small towns across the United States struggle to maintain an adequate primary
care workforce. Purpose: To examine factors contributing to physician satisfaction and …

Background: Women physicians are relatively less likely to practice in rural areas. The
purpose of this study was to describe differences in perceptions of rural practice between …

Context: Scope of practice is an important factor in both training and recruiting rural family
physicians. Purpose: To assess rural Idaho family physicians' scope of practice and to …

Context: In studying physician shortage issues, few studies have utilized individual
interviews, allowing rural physicians to voice their own stories. Purpose: To explore rural …

Abstract Background and Objectives: Despite the efforts of many organizations to increase
the volume of rural health care providers, rural communities continue to experience a …