Episode 015: Rural Medicine
Dr. Kathryn Wood joins us today to talk about rural medicine and the impact lack of medical access can have on both patients and physicians.
She details what it’s like to work in the Peace River area in Northern Alberta, the impact on the mental health of doctors and patients, how she chose the path of rural medicine, and what she’d love medical shows to get right about remote medicine.
CW: Medical procedures
In this episode, you will be able to:
Gain insights into the impact of rural medicine on patients and physicians.
Discover the challenges and rewards unique to rural medicine.
Explore the importance of access to medical care in rural areas.
Learn strategies for achieving work-life balance as a rural physician.
Understand the significance of mental health care in rural communities.
Music: Deppisch
Design: Perpetualnotion.ca
Mixing/ Mastering: Tony Bao
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Dr. Kathryn Wood is a family physician with enhanced surgical skills who lives and works full-time in Peace River, Alberta. She completed her medical school and residency through the University of Alberta and her surgical training through the Prince Albert program. Her practice includes general family medicine, obstetrics, surgery, endoscopy, emergency medicine, and women’s health.
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