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  1. Yeoh PH
    Med J Malaysia, 1988 Sep;43(3):195-9.
    PMID: 3241576
    Matched MeSH terms: Physicians/supply & distribution*
  2. Biswas R, Sarkar N, Umakanth S, Singsit J, Hande M
    J Contin Educ Health Prof, 2007;27(2):103-4.
    PMID: 17597112
    Matched MeSH terms: Physicians/supply & distribution*
  3. Supramaniam V
    Med J Malaysia, 1983 Dec;38(4):299-303.
    PMID: 6599986
    200 doctors are gazetted as practising in Sarawak in 1982. 88% are males and only 12% are females. Of the 200, 65.5% are Chinese and the natives of Sarawak and Indians form 15.5% each. Nearly 30% are graduates from local universities, 44% from universities in Commonwealth countries and a few from universities in other countries. The majority of the doctors are under 40 years of age. 55 % are in government service, while 45% are in the private sector. All private practices are solo practices except three-one each in Kuching, Sibu and Miri which are based on partnership. The number of doctors with specialist qualifications is not known as it is not essential for these qualifications to be entered in the Register. The doctor-to-population ratio in Sarawak has improved from 1:14000 in 1964 to 1:6856 in 1982. To reach the Ministry of Health's target of 1:2500 by 1990, a yearly recruitment of 58 doctors would be needed from 1983 to 1990. This would be feasible if either an admission quota to the local medical faculties for Sarawakians is implemented or more doctors are posted to serve in Sarawak.
    Matched MeSH terms: Physicians/supply & distribution*
  4. Sandosham AA
    Med J Malaya, 1968 Dec;23(2):146-51.
    PMID: 4241012
    Matched MeSH terms: Physicians/supply & distribution*
  5. Ariff KM, Teng CL
    Aust J Rural Health, 2002 Apr;10(2):99-103.
    PMID: 12047504 DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1584.2002.00456.x
    Malaysia has a population of 21.2 million of which 44% resides in rural areas. A major priority of healthcare providers has been the enhancement of health of 'disadvantaged' rural communities particularly the rural poor, women, infants, children and the disabled. The Ministry of Health is the main healthcare provider for rural communities with general practitioners playing a complimentary role. With an extensive network of rural health clinics, rural residents today have access to modern healthcare with adequate referral facilities. Mobile teams, the flying doctor service and village health promoters provide healthcare to remote areas. The improvement in health status of the rural population using universal health status indicators has been remarkable. However, differentials in health status continue to exist between urban and rural populations. Malaysia's telemedicine project is seen as a means of achieving health for all rural people.
    Matched MeSH terms: Physicians/supply & distribution
  6. Tan CT
    Neurology, 2015 Feb 10;84(6):623-5.
    PMID: 25666629 DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000001224
    Asia is important as it accounts for more than half of the world population. The majority of Asian countries fall into the middle income category. As for cultural traditions, Asia is highly varied, with many languages spoken. The pattern of neurologic diseases in Asia is largely similar to the West, with some disease features being specific to Asia. Whereas Asia constitutes 60% of the world's population, it contains only 20% of the world's neurologists. This disparity is particularly evident in South and South East Asia. As for neurologic care, it is highly variable depending on whether it is an urban or rural setting, the level of economic development, and the system of health care financing. To help remedy the shortage of neurologists, most counties with larger populations have established training programs in neurology. These programs are diverse, with many areas of concern. There are regional organizations serving as a vehicle for networking in neurology and various subspecialties, as well as an official journal (Neurology Asia). The Asian Epilepsy Academy, with its emphasis on workshops in various locations, EEG certification examination, and fellowships, may provide a template of effective regional networking for improving neurology care in the region.
    Matched MeSH terms: Physicians/supply & distribution*
  7. Mondal MN, Shitan M
    J Epidemiol, 2014;24(2):117-24.
    PMID: 24390415
    BACKGROUND: We attempted to identify the pathways by which demographic changes, socioeconomic inequalities, and availability of health factors influence life expectancy in low- and lower-middle-income countries.

    METHODS: Data for 91 countries were obtained from United Nations agencies. The response variable was life expectancy, and the determinant factors were demographic events (total fertility rate and adolescent fertility rate), socioeconomic status (mean years of schooling and gross national income per capita), and health factors (physician density and human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] prevalence rate). Path analysis was used to determine the direct, indirect, and total effects of these factors on life expectancy.

    RESULTS: All determinant factors were significantly correlated with life expectancy. Mean years of schooling, total fertility rate, and HIV prevalence rate had significant direct and indirect effects on life expectancy. The total effect of higher physician density was to increase life expectancy.

    CONCLUSIONS: We identified several direct and indirect pathways that predict life expectancy. The findings suggest that policies should concentrate on improving reproductive decisions, increasing education, and reducing HIV transmission. In addition, special attention should be paid to the emerging need to increase life expectancy by increasing physician density.

    Matched MeSH terms: Physicians/supply & distribution
  8. Mondal MN, Shitan M
    Afr Health Sci, 2013 Jun;13(2):301-10.
    PMID: 24235928 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v13i2.15
    All over the world the prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has became a stumbling stone in progress of human civilization and is a huge concern for people worldwide.
    Matched MeSH terms: Physicians/supply & distribution
  9. Boyle E, Healy D, Hill AD, O'Connell PR, Kerin M, McHugh S, et al.
    Ir J Med Sci, 2013 Sep;182(3):337-43.
    PMID: 23242574 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-012-0882-x
    INTRODUCTION: The national junior doctor recruitment crisis prompts an appraisal of medical student attitudes to different career pathways. The purpose of this study was to perform a national review of surgical career intentions of Irish final year medical students.

    METHODS: Ethical and institutional approval was obtained at each study location. A questionnaire was designed and distributed to final year students. Domains assessed included demographics, career plans and reasons associated. Anonymised responses were collated and evaluated. Categorical data were compared with Fisher's exact test.

    RESULTS: Responses were obtained from 342 students in four medical schools of whom 78.6% were undergraduates. Over half (53%) were Irish, with Malaysia, Canada and the USA the next most common countries of origin. Only 18% of students intended to pursue surgery, with 60% stating they did not plan to, and 22% undecided. Of those who plan not to pursue surgery, 28% were unsure about a speciality but the most common choices were medicine (39%), general practice (16%) and paediatrics (8%). Reasons for not picking a career in surgery included long hours and the unstructured career path. Suggestions to improve uptake included earlier and more practical exposure to surgery, improved teaching/training and reduction in working hours.

    CONCLUSIONS: In this study 18% of final year medical students identified surgery as their chosen career pathway. Although lifestyle factors are significant in many students' decision, perceived quality and duration of surgical training were also relevant and are modifiable factors which, if improved could increase interest in surgery as a career.

    Matched MeSH terms: Physicians/supply & distribution
  10. Chen PC
    Trop Geogr Med, 1971 Jun;23(2):173-82.
    PMID: 4327992
    Matched MeSH terms: Physicians/supply & distribution
  11. Raju C
    Med J Malaysia, 2005 Aug;60 Suppl D:75-8.
    PMID: 16315630
    This paper attempts to sensitize the participants to understand the benefits of looking at the regulations of accreditation for medical courses in the neighbouring nearby countries. Deregulation of Medical Education like what they have done will bring enormous revenue benefits for the existing assets like the airports, hospitals, hotels resorts and the communication infrastructure of Malaysia.
    Matched MeSH terms: Physicians/supply & distribution
  12. Muir CS, Evans MD, Roche PJ
    Br. J. Cancer, 1968 Dec;22(4):637-45.
    PMID: 5705133 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.1968.75
    Matched MeSH terms: Physicians/supply & distribution
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