
Article
Shared skill sets: a model for the training and accreditation of rural advanced skills
Compétences partagées : un modèle pour la formation et l'accréditation des compétences avancées rurales
Fall 1998
Volume 3 - Issue 4
Stuart Iglesias, Jim Thompson
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 26–35
Content Summary
The article proposes a model for training rural generalists with advanced skills, emphasizing shared skill sets rather than exclusive ones. It argues for national standards that align with specialist care, supported by evidence showing comparable outcomes. The authors call for institutional recognition of rural generalists to enhance healthcare delivery in rural areas.
Tags
Medical educationRural medicineAnesthesiaRecruitmentRetention