Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to provide an introductory overview of the rural context; present information on rural health disadvantage; and provide a basic analysis of health policy, health service provision and the issues facing rural practitioners.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Health Care Practice in Australia |
| Subtitle of host publication | Policy, Context and Innovations |
| Place of Publication | South Melbourne, Vic |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 186-200 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Edition | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780195558333 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
