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US Doc Shares Extreme Medicine Insights at World Conference

Hear from a US doctor who's mastered primary care in extreme conditions. Learn how to adapt and thrive in challenging environments.

In the image there is a dry shrubland, around that there are hills.
In the image there is a dry shrubland, around that there are hills.

US Doc Shares Extreme Medicine Insights at World Conference

US-based emergency and family physician Alex Borzok is sharing his experiences at the World Extreme Medicine Conference. Borzok, who works across emergency and family medicine, will discuss adapting core primary care principles to expedition or humanitarian settings, facing challenges such as resource scarcity and unpredictable medical conditions.

Borzok's session, titled 'Adapting Core Primary Care Principles to Expedition or Humanitarian Settings', will draw from his extensive fieldwork, teaching, and multidisciplinary roles. He will cover balancing urgency and continuity in situations where he is the only clinician on-site. Borzok will also address managing uncertainty and building patient trust in under-resourced or non-traditional environments. His insights will provide valuable lessons for healthcare professionals working in challenging settings.

Alex Borzok's session at the World Extreme Medicine Conference promises to be insightful and practical. By sharing his experiences and lessons, Borzok aims to equip healthcare professionals with the skills needed to deliver primary care in challenging environments.

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