Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Aug 2011
[Approaches to reduce shortage of general practitioners in rural areas--results of an online survey of trainee doctors].
In times of shortage of general practitioners (GPs), especially in rural areas, it is of particular interest to explore expectations and interests of GP trainees relating to their future work. The aim of this study was, to survey the willingness of trainee doctors to work in or open a general practice, as well as their expectations and plans concerning future work as a GP in a rural area. ⋯ As the basic willingness to set up practice in rural areas is quite high, relevant influencing factors such as family friendly surroundings, out-of-hour services arrangements und working models offering the opportunity to work in group handed practices should be emphasized in recruitment.