External validity, metropolitan bias and clinical guidelines: Improving care for our rural, regional and remote communities by expanding research opportunities.

The article focuses on the challenges of providing healthcare in rural, regional, and remote (RRR) areas. It addresses the issue of external validity and metropolitan bias in clinical guidelines, which may not be applicable or appropriate for RRR populations. It discusses the limitations and complexities of providing care in RRR settings, including the need to consider resource allocation and logistics in decision-making.