The Emergence of Rural Emergency Hospitals
Sara L. Schaefer, Cody Lendon Mullens, Andrew M. Ibrahim
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses the potential benefits of the rural emergency hospital model, which exclusively provides outpatient and emergency services, in rural communities faced with possible hospital closures, as well as safeguards to monitor and minimize unintended consequences.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMedical emergencyUnintended consequencesRural areaRural healthEmergency medical servicesEmergency departmentNursingLawPolitical sciencePathologyGlobal Health Workforce IssuesHealthcare Policy and ManagementPrimary Care and Health Outcomes