Geographical distribution of family physicians in Japan: a nationwide cross-sectional study

Geographical distribution of family physicians in Japan: a nationwide cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Geographical maldistribution of physicians, and their subsequent shortage in rural areas, has been a serious problem in Japan and in other countries. Family Medicine, a new board-certified specialty started 10 years ago in Japan by Japan Primary Care Association (JPCA), may be a...

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Main Authors: Shuhei Yoshida, Masatoshi Matsumoto, Saori Kashima, Soichi Koike, Susumu Tazuma, Takahiro Maeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Geography
Health policy
Japan
Family physician
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-019-1040-6

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