This chapter explores the difficulties in attracting and retaining medical professionals in rural areas, focusing on the mismatch between population needs and physician availability. It highlights the insights from village doctors about medical students' internship experiences and explores the systemic issues that contribute to the ongoing challenges in rural healthcare.
Rural clinics are a lifeline for millions of villagers in China, but the number of clinics is steadily falling. What's driving this decline, and how do we secure quality medical care for those who need it most? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan