Fake rooms in Ashburton Hospital help train rural doctors
Ashburton Hospital is using simulated rooms to prepare doctors for rural medicine challenges.
Rural hospitals face staffing shortages and treat farm-related injuries that require specialised training. A group of dedicated doctors is using two fake rooms inside Ashburton Hospital to help the next generation prepare for the unique demands of rural medicine practice.
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Country Life: How two fake rooms inside Ashburton Hospital are helping keep rural medicine alive
Rural hospitals face numerous challenges, from low staff numbers to farm-related injuries. A dedicated group of doctors are helping the next generation prepare.