title: Surgery in remote and rural Scotland.
abstract: Over the past 15 years, rural surgery in Scotland has emerged from the backwaters of the Scottish Health service to a recognized and important part of overall health care provision in Scotland. No longer is the rural surgeon regarded by his city colleague as the eccentric poor relation of the urban specialist. The rural surgeon is now more likely to have the skills and experience necessary for the work that must be done. Training pathways are defined to ensure succession planning. The support of the Scottish Government, Health Boards, and the Royal Colleges has been essential; their continued involvement will ensure safe surgery for those who dwell in the more isolated areas of Scotland.
authors: Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AF, Scotland, UK. simajw@yahoo.co.uk
authors: Andrew J W
authors: AJ
authors: Sim
authors: Fiona
authors: F
authors: Grant
authors: Annie K
authors: AK
authors: Ingram
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008511:Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017145:Models, Educational; D010820:Physicians / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D019035:Rural Health Services; D012606:Scotland; D013222:State Medicine; D000078329:Workforce