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An Ontario solution to medically underserviced areas: evaluation of an ongoing program.

M Bass, W J Copeman

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |September 6, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    A 1969 Ontario program aimed to increase physician numbers in underserved areas. The initiative successfully placed doctors and boosted rural physician rates, though long-term retention and health impacts remain unknown.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Rural Health Policy
    • Physician Distribution

    Background:

    • Ontario faced challenges in physician distribution, particularly in medically underserved regions.
    • A government program was initiated in 1969 to address these geographic disparities in healthcare access.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a 1969 Ontario program designed to place physicians in underserved areas.
    • To assess the program's impact on physician numbers, student commitments, community infrastructure, and recruitment factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Program implementation involved area designation, financial incentives (subsidies, bursaries), and community engagement.
    • Data collection focused on the number of designated communities, placed physicians, student commitment fulfillment, and community-built facilities.

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    Main Results:

    • 162 communities were designated and 196 physicians placed between 1969 and March 1973.
    • A significant increase in physicians practicing in northern rural areas was observed, surpassing provincial rates.
    • Fifty-three percent of students with bursaries honored their commitment, and 75 communities developed modern medical centers.

    Conclusions:

    • The program demonstrated success in increasing physician presence in underserved rural Ontario.
    • Community infrastructure development played a key role in attracting physicians to these areas.
    • Long-term physician retention and the ultimate impact on population health require further investigation.