title: Queensland's geographical maldistribution of psychiatrists and Queensland Health's response.
abstract: There is a major geographical maldistribution and shortage of psychiatrists throughout Queensland. In June 1992, 48 psychiatrists worked outside of Brisbane where 66% of the population reside, while 172 psychiatrists worked in the metropolitan area. The reasons for and the effects of the maldistribution are discussed. Since 1991, Queensland Health has developed a number of key strategies to attract and retain psychiatrists in our non-metropolitan areas. These strategies are outlined. Between July 1992 and December 1993, 14 new full time psychiatrists were recruited. The results of these strategies are encouraging.
mesh_terms: D005380:Financing, Government / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000639:trends; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education; D011793:Queensland / Q000453:epidemiology; D012423:Rural Health / Q000639:trends*; D000078329:Workforce