Rural medicine plays a crucial role in addressing healthcare disparities.
Noteworthy Reads
The Rural Roadmap for Action
A guide developed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) to improve health care access and quality for rural and remote communities in Canada. Four directions and 20 actions: The guide outlines four main directions and 20 specific actions that aim to enhance rural health care delivery, education, policy, and research. The guide is based on evidence and best practices from Canada and other countries.
Published on the CPFC website.
Podcast: Dr. Katharine Smart — Rural and Remote Health Care in Canada (43:25)
This podcast is an interview with Dr. Katharine Smart, a pediatrician and the president of the Canadian Medical Association, who works in rural and remote areas of Yukon.
The podcast covers the following topics:
- Dr. Smart’s background and priorities
- The challenges and opportunities of rural health care
- The impact of climate change on rural health
- The collaboration and support for Indigenous health
For more information about rural health, I recommend you look at the Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine (CJRM) and the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).
