title: Who will do general surgery?
abstract: Advantages to patients of a single anaesthetic for more than one operation are obvious; attracting generalist surgeons, training them and ensuring they have adequate credentials remain hurdles.
authors.forename: Martin H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Bruening
authors.forename: Guy J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Maddern
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D003406:Credentialing; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D019035:Rural Health Services; D013038:Specialization