International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

Addressing the Shortage of Health Professionals in Rural China: Issues and Progress; Comment on “Have Health Human Resources Become More Equal between Rural and Urban Areas after the New Reform?”

Document Type : Commentary

Authors
Jianlin Hou 1
Yang Ke 2
1 Institute of Medical Education, Peking University, Beijing, China
2 Peking University Health Science Centre (PUHSC), Beijing, China
10.15171/ijhpm.2015.57
Abstract
Maldistribution of health professionals between urban and rural areas has been a serious problem in China. Urban hospitals attract most of the health professionals with serious shortages in rural areas. To address this issue, a number of policies have been implemented by the government, such as free medical education in exchange for obligatory rural service.
Keywords
Health Professionals
Rural Areas
Medical Education
China
Subjects
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  • Received Date 14 February 2015
  • Revised Date 07 March 2015
  • Accepted Date 04 March 2015
  • First Published Date 01 May 2015
  • Published Date 01 May 2015