Support

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X. Receive adequate emotional and financial support from their town, state, and the nation

Communities do not have the luxury of remaining ignorant about the intricacies of medical practice. Unless they understand the tribulations and rewards of country practice, they will be unable to attract and retain people with the spectrum of skills that rural areas require. Rosenblatt and Moscovice 1982

Your spouse should understand you and your role. Those in your learning environment should understand you and support you and also challenge you. Those in your practice and town should also be there for you. Young professionals are often mutually supportive of one another.

Building a Practice and Other Questions    

Establishing Yourself in a Rural Community

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Retain Rural Doctors

Support Needed - testimony of resident

Recruiting New Rural Practitioners