Addressing Non-Emergent Medical Transportation Barriers For Rural Vermont Patients

Authors

Casey D. Krueger, Larner College of Medicine at The University of VermontFollow

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Date

2023

Abstract

Access to transportation is a Social Determinant of Health, yet many rural Vermonters face barriers to adequate transportation. Consequently, patients face difficulties accessing primary care and completing recommended health screenings. Destigmatizing ride programs and effective communication are key components of connecting patients with transportation resources. This project sought to develop a reference tool for clinic staff to improve communication about transportation barriers with patients and ultimately improve health outcomes.

Clinical Site

UVM Family Medicine - Hinesburg

Keywords

Hinesburg, Vermont, Transportation, Family Medicine, Patient Communication

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Disciplines

Medical Education | Primary Care

Recommended Citation

Krueger, Casey D., "Addressing Non-Emergent Medical Transportation Barriers For Rural Vermont Patients" (2023). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 864.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/864