Rural Healthcare

This textbook is the only one dedicated to rural healthcare practice in the UK and covers key challenges such as geographical equity, trade-offs between access and quality, social exclusion, and the role of generalists, with applicability to similar healthcare challenges internationally.

Format: Hardback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The textbook "Rural Healthcare Practice for the UK" stands as the sole resource dedicated to rural healthcare practice in the United Kingdom. It reflects the growing recognition of rural healthcare as a distinct sub-specialty, with its own expanding body of literature and dedicated university courses. This textbook is particularly pertinent in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, as it addresses the critical challenges of ensuring effective and sustainable healthcare for individuals residing in rural, remote, and coastal communities, often exacerbated by geographical isolation and other factors.

The book delves into various key themes, including geographical equity, the delicate balance between access to services and the quality of care, the hidden rural social exclusion faced by many individuals, the role of generalists in providing comprehensive healthcare, and the paramount importance of prioritizing patient experience. While the textbook primarily focuses on the UK experience, its insights and recommendations have international applicability, as many countries face similar healthcare challenges in rural and underserved areas.

By providing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to rural healthcare practice, this textbook serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, students, policymakers, and community members alike. It equips readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the unique healthcare needs of rural populations and promote equitable access to quality healthcare services.

Weight: 657g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032298672
Edition number: 2 ed