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Written by four members of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, a leader in rural health care. Focuses on special clinical problems and approaches common to rural care, augmented by practical information on management and organization issues, as well as rural and family medicine education. ... Read more

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Delivering health care to rural populations, in comparison to urban populations, requires unique considerations due to the geographic, social and cultural differences that must be taken into consideration. Containing long overdue references and texts for practitioners, researchers, and students in nursing and allied health professions, the two volumes in Rural Nursing examine a broad range of topics that build upon a understanding of the existing system and provide a basis for anticipating issues and options confronting rural nurses in the future.

The first section of Volume Two provides in-depth discussions of minority populations such as American Indians, migrant women, black elderly, and the homeless. The next section examines interdisciplinary models of health care delivery while the final part discusses health care issues and nursing roles. Such chapters as nurses as primary care providers in rural settings and aerospace nursing as the new frontier provide fascinating reading on the exciting variety facing rural nurses toay. Finally, a concluding chapter considers the challenges of rural nursing reseach. Addressing a wide range of concerns of interest to rural nurses, Rural Nursing makes a much-needed contribution to the literature of the field.

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This volume presents a comprehensive overview of the current rural health environment by sorting topics into coverage of the demand for rural health, the supply of resources (facilities and personnel), the broad application of technology, and the roles of government policies and rural sociology. A major purpose is to guide those involved in decision making and planning to insure continued provision of health care for rural residents. A unique feature is the integration of innovative approaches throughout the work; there is a recognition that several rural institutions are undergoing transition and fresh approaches are critical. ... Read more