US Nurse Shares Global Primary Care Insights at World Extreme Medicine Conference
Alex Borzok, a US-based nurse practitioner with extensive global experience in primary care, shared insights at the World Extreme Medicine Conference. Borzok, who has worked in various countries and settings, discussed delivering primary care in unfamiliar, under-resourced, or non-traditional environments.
Borzok, experienced in both emergency and family medicine, highlighted the challenges and rewards of being the sole clinician on-site. He shared lessons from fieldwork, teaching, and multidisciplinary roles, emphasising the importance of balancing urgency and continuity of care.
Managing uncertainty and building patient trust in resource-limited situations were key topics. Borzok's session delved into adapting core primary care principles to expedition or humanitarian settings, drawing from his experiences in Germany, the Netherlands, and other countries.
Borzok's insights into delivering primary care in challenging environments offer valuable lessons for healthcare professionals working in extreme or under-resourced settings. His session at the World Extreme Medicine Conference provided practical guidance on managing uncertainty, building trust, and adapting core principles to unique situations.
