David R HoggProfessional Profile

Publication type: Poster Presentation

(Poster presentation of previously published RCGP Scotland policy paper). Introduction Remote and rural healthcare in Scotland has reached a crisis with problems with recruitment & retention for general practices throughout the whole country. The causes of the crisis are complex and multi-factorial and have the potential to adversely impact on safe and effective patient care. […]

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Publication type: Poster Presentation

Aim Arran is an island community with finite – but committed – emergency medical resources. Prior to October 2010 no mechanism existed for regular dialogue between emergency teams such as the ambulance, mountain rescue, coastguard and fire services. We sought to change this with the aim of better networking and interagency training. Methodology We aimed […]

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