Evaluating the scope of rural general surgery in British Columbia

CONCLUSION: General surgeons working in rural communities perform a variety of procedures based on resources, community need, and access to other specialists. Over the last decade, this appears to have been influenced by new privileging guidelines. Understanding the scope of rural general surgery can inform training opportunities and, as there is a migration away from rural surgeons performing as many unconventional procedures, can elucidate the implications on patients and communities.PMID:38453349 | DOI:10.1503/cjs.007023

Source: Canadian Journal of Surgery - March 7, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Rebecca M Afford Sara D Bolin Dunavan K Morris-Janzen Alastair McLellan Nicole Robbins Tracy M Scott Ahmer A Karimuddin Source Type: research