Practising Rural Medicine In Australia

Practising Rural Medicine In Australia

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Practising Rural Medicine in Australia was written to inspire and encourage medical students, rural GP registrars and experienced rural doctors to think about the discipline of rural medicine. Whilst the practice of rural medicine can be rewarding and enjoyable, it poses both professional and personal challenges to doctors and their families. This book aims to help its readers survive and perhaps even thrive on these challenges. Underlying the book is the belief that rural medical issues are best understood through the interpretation of experiences in rural practice. Consequently, the book combines frank personal reflections based upon author's career in rural medicine with a series of self-contained, academic essays on some of the key themes current in today's discipline of rural medicine. Beginning with case scenarios that raise current issues, the book is arranged in sequence, from training for rural practice, through to leaving rural practice, although each chapter stands alone. It covers issues such as the adequacy of rural medical training and professional support, becoming a part of a rural community, the social and professional relationships in rural communities, isolation, rural medical emergencies, the occasional sense of 'failure', the sustaining good experiences, a colleague's addiction and incompetence, and returning to urban practice after rural practice. Every person involved in rural practice, at whatever stage of their career, will enjoy this positive thought-provoking book.

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