The Crisis in Rural General Surgery

Date
04/2009
Description

The dramatic decline in the number of rural general surgeons in the U.S. since the early 1980s has precipitated a crisis in rural general surgery. General surgeons are vital members of the rural healthcare system, performing emergency operations, underpinning the trauma care system, backing up primary care providers, reducing drive time for rural residents, and contributing to the financial viability of small hospitals.

Center
WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
Topics