RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Rural medicine: What role should nurse practitioners play? JF Canadian Medical Association Journal JO CMAJ FD Canadian Medical Association SP 68 OP 69 VO 159 IS 1 A1 B. Ryan YR 1998 UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/159/1/68.abstract AB Rural physicians and other professionals attending a recent conference in St. John's reached consensus on a number of issues surrounding the role of nurse practitioners. The issue is important for rural doctors, since some people think NPs can help solve the physician shortage in rural areas.