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Evaluation of the University Departments of Rural Health Program and the Rural Clinical Schools Program
This report evaluates the current effectiveness and future role of the University Departments of Rural Health (UDRH) and Rural Clinical Schools (RCS) programs within the context of the current national approach to improving rural and remote health services in Australia.
The same publication in smaller sections:
- Cover page (PDF 508 KB large file)
- Title page and copyright (PDF 16 KB)
- Contents (PDF 38 KB)
- Executive summary (PDF 33 KB)
- 1. Introduction (PDF 21 KB)
- 2. Methodology (PDF 48 KB)
- 3. Background (PDF 195 KB)
- 4. University Departments of Rural Health Program (PDF 219 KB)
- 5. Rural Clinical School Program (PDF 205 KB)
- 6. Discussion and recommendations (PDF 116 KB)
- 7. References (PDF 52 KB)
- Appendix A (PDF 1006 KB large file)
- Appendix B (PDF 16 KB)
- Appendix C (PDF 22 KB)
- Appendix D (PDF 24 KB)
- Appendix E - Maps (PDF 11 KB)
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Page last reviewed: 7 April 2010
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