The Distribution of Physicians in the United States (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical reasons behind the uneven distribution of physicians between cities and rural locations in the United States from 1906 to the 1920s. The author presents a comprehensive examination of statistical data from the era and pairs it with a series of questionnaires and interviews with physicians, public health officials, and medical society leaders. Through meticulous research, the author reveals not only the decline of rural physicians but also the underlying reasons for this shift. The book traces the origins of the problem to the beginning of the 20th century, highlighting the role of factors such as increased automobile ownership and the resulting rise in competition faced by village practitioners from their town-based counterparts. It also explores the impact of changing rural demographics, the decreased need for medical services due to improved public health measures, and the financial challenges associated with rural practice, including poor collections and the high cost of maintaining equipment. The author argues that these factors, coupled with the allure of higher incomes and greater social opportunities in urban areas, led to a mass exodus of physicians from the countryside. The book concludes by emphasizing the significance of understanding these historical factors in addressing the persistent shortage of physicians in rural areas today, underscoring the need for policies that make rural practice more financially viable and professionally rewarding. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. …

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Title
The Distribution of Physicians in the United States (Classic Reprint)
Author
Lewis Mayers, Leonard Vance Harrison
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Forgotten Books
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2018
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English
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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