The patient-provider relationship in healthcare has evolved far from its initial paternalistic model. A “provider” refers to a medical professional who determines the course of care, but comes secondary to the “patient” in terms of patient needs and autonomy, as … Read more

Introduction Mistrust centered on healthcare professionals and the healthcare system as a whole is a social epidemic in rural healthcare communities. Rural mistrust of the healthcare system and physicians stems from a long, systemic assault on the integrity of rural … Read more

Introduction The rapid urbanization trends observed in recent decades have increased the gap between urban and rural communities, leaving rural communities behind in healthcare accessibility and technology. Rural communities see long distances to adequate care and limited access to personal … Read more

Introduction Heart disease is the leading cause of death of people in the United States. Rural American communities are especially susceptible and more likely to die from heart disease or related complications than their urban counterparts. This is the reality … Read more

Introduction Archie Daniel, a resident in a rural community, found his mother dead in her bed during his childhood. He shares how she never went to the doctor except to take her kids, and how she would suffer intense stomach … Read more