Who assumes responsibility in smaller communities when there aren enough physicians to begin with?
Problems can arise when medical resources are scarce, when a community is small and cannot support a large number of physicians, or where members of the medical staff are ill or away on holidays. In such circumstances, compromises must be made, which balance reasonable patient access and safety with the physician’s need for rest and recreation. In some situations, after hour coverage may involve collaboration between neighbouring communities to ensure that patients have access to 24-hour care and emergency services. This may require patient travel or transfer.
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- Why must physicians shoulder a responsibility that would compel them to act against their professional interest and perhaps the financial well being of their families?
- Who assumes responsibility in the event that I am unable to arrive in Fort Lauderdale on time?
- HOW DO I FIND A CHRISTIAN COUNSELOR IN SMALLER OR RURAL COMMUNITIES?
