Reflections on 18 months in a remote aboriginal practice.
This article aims to address some issues glossed over by the literature on Aboriginal health. An attempt is made to balance the joys and pitfalls of practising in such a setting. I hope doctors considering working in the bush will find it encouraging and informative.
McLaren
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Ngalkanbuy Health Centre, Elcho Island, Northern Territory.
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