Optimizing Rural Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by Dr. Tyler G. Hughes, this issue of Surgical Clinics of North America delves into the intricacies of Rural Surgery. The publication aims to address the challenges and opportunities faced by rural surgeons, providing insights into hospital survival, quality standards, and the role of advanced technology in rural settings.

Key Topics Covered

• Status of the Rural Workplace: An in-depth analysis of hospital survival and economics in rural areas.
• Rural Standards and Quality: Exploring the quality equation and its implications for rural healthcare.
• Scope of Practice: Defining the scope of practice for rural surgeons and the challenges they face.
• Advanced Technology: The impact of advanced technology on rural surgery, including its benefits and limitations.
• Qualitative Research: Conducting qualitative research in rural surgery settings to improve patient outcomes.
• Perioperative Support: Ensuring adequate perioperative support in rural surgery environments.
• Training and Demographics: Initial and ongoing training for rural surgeons, as well as understanding the demographics of rural populations.
• Dealing with High-Risk Patients: Strategies for dealing with sick rural surgery patients who require transfer to specialized facilities.
• National Quality Projects: The role of national quality projects in improving patient selection decisions in rural surgery.
• Workforce and Regionalization: Addressing the status of the rural surgical workforce and the potential for regionalization of rural surgery services.

This comprehensive guide is essential reading for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers interested in improving the delivery of surgical services in rural areas. With its focus on practical solutions and evidence-based practices, it provides valuable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural surgeons.

Publication Details:

Published by Elsevier on September 21, 2020, this hardcover edition comprises 240 pages. The ISBN-10 is 0323794920, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0323794923.