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This article features an interview with Dr. Andrea Prince, a full-time general practitioner at Puvirnituq Hospital in the Inuit village of Puvirnituq, located in Nunavik, Canada's Far North. Dr. Prince discusses the challenges of practicing medicine in a remote region within the Inuit community and the impact it has had on her vocation. She highlights the shortage of staff, lack of resources, and difficulties in accessing care in isolated regions. Dr. Prince emphasizes the importance of prevention campaigns, addressing logistical needs such as the lack of a scanner and mammogram machine, and improving women's health services. Despite the challenges, she finds her work rewarding and encourages colleagues to consider working in the Far North. [Extracted from the article]

Dr. Andrea Prince, a general practitioner in the Inuit village of Puvirnituq in Canada's Far North, discusses her experiences and challenges in practicing medicine in a remote region. She highlights the importance of collaboration with the nursing team and the use of telemedicine to connect with specialists in Montreal. However, she also notes the ongoing difficulties in accessing care, including a shortage of staff, lack of resources such as scanners and mammogram machines, and the need for prevention campaigns and psychological support. Despite the challenges, Dr. Prince finds her work rewarding and recommends the experience to other doctors. She emphasizes the unique nature of the practice and the opportunity to learn from and connect with the Inuit community. [Extracted from the article]

Dr. Andrea Prince, a full-time general practitioner at Puvirnituq Hospital in the Inuit village of Puvirnituq, shares her perspective on practicing medicine in Canada's Far North. She discusses the challenges of working in a remote region and the impact it has on patient care. Dr. Prince highlights the shortage of staff, lack of resources, and limited access to care in these isolated areas. She emphasizes the importance of prevention and the need for improvements in areas such as trauma care, cancer diagnosis, and women's health. Despite the difficulties, Dr. Prince finds her work rewarding and encourages other doctors to consider practicing in the Far North. [Extracted from the article]