Question 1

Does RFD provide medical care or advice?

Accepted Answer

The simple answer is no. Please direct those needs or questions to your local RFD or primary care provider.
 
RFD may blog or present general medical knowledge or research that is intended to benefit rural patients, communities and providers. However, this is not intended to provide medical advice and should not be construed as such. If further questions please email info@ruralfamilydoc.ocm.

Question 2

Why is RFD an LLC?

Accepted Answer

In medicine as in other industries, a profitable enterprise is generally more likely to be sustainable and thus provide more lasting benefits to rural patients, providers and communities. While RFD is a for-profit business, 10% of those profits will be donated to the rural premedi scholarship annually. Also the fundamental mission of RFD is to help recruit future rural family physicians and support current ones so that they can help meet the needs medical needs of rural America.

Question 3

Why is the blog written in "SOAP" note format?"

Accepted Answer

The blog format is intended to promote efficient transfer of information using the standard "SOAP" note methodology. This was done to help readers navigate information quickly.  Please refer to the "Start Here" page for more detailed explaination.

Question 4

I sent an email or commented on social media but have not received a response?

Accepted Answer

Odds are I am on call or in the wilderness. Either way, I apologize for delay in response. My goal is to respond to inquiries within 24-48 hours. Thanks for understanding.

Rural Family Doc Network (RFDN)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does RFD provide medical care or advice?

Why is RFD an LLC?

Why is the blog written in "SOAP" note format?"

I sent an email or commented on social media but have not received a response?