Far From Care: Children with Medical Complexity in a Rural Setting

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• Chelsea Bodnar; James Bohnhoff

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This podcast discusses the challenges faced by children with complex medical needs who live in rural areas. These children often have trouble getting the care and support they need because hospitals and doctors are far away. Their families may struggle with travel, costs, and finding specialists. Stories from families show how hard it can be to manage these health problems in places where resources are limited. It highlights the need for better healthcare access for these children living far from big cities or major hospitals.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Chronic Disease; Delivery of Health Care; Health Services Accessibility; Montana; Pediatrics; Rural Health Services; Caregivers

Institutions: OPENPediatrics

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