Navigating physician shortages in rural communities

In the rural area where I practice, two general surgeons recently retired, a medical oncologist moved out of the community, and two urologists left over a year ago. My patients with cancer are left wondering who will care for them. And this small community is not alone. An aging physician population, burnout, and understaffing of
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Navigating physician shortages in rural communities originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 5, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Stacy Wentworth, MD Tags: Physician Oncology/Hematology Source Type: blogs