New Physicians Setting Up a Rural Practice: It Isn't Easy

New physicians encounter more problems in setting up a rural practice than an urban one, according to a recent study of Georgia physicians. The problems for rural doctors range from inadequate hospital facilities to a sense of isolation from colleagues to unmet needs of other family members. Some of the problems can be mitigated by physician groups and community groups working together

The contribution of physician assistants in primary care: a systematic review

The research evidence of the contribution of PAs to primary care was mixed and limited. However, the continued growth in employment of PAs in American primary care suggests that this professional group is judged to be of value by increasing numbers of employers. Further specific studies are needed to fill in the gaps in our knowledge about the effectiveness of PAs' contribution to the international primary care workforce