Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AF, Scotland, UK.
Surg Clin North Am. 2009 Dec;89(6):1335-47, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2009.09.012.
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.
在过去的 15 年中，苏格兰的农村外科手术已经从苏格兰医疗服务的边缘地带发展成为苏格兰整体医疗保健服务的一个公认的重要组成部分。农村外科医生不再被城市同行视为城市专家的古怪穷亲戚。现在，农村外科医生更有可能具备完成必要工作所需的技能和经验。培训途径已经确定，以确保继任计划。苏格兰政府、卫生局和皇家学院的支持是至关重要的；他们的持续参与将确保居住在苏格兰较偏远地区的人们能够安全地进行手术。
