Annotated Bibliography Appalachian Health Kris Fanin Broffman, Gregg. A View of Rural Pediatric Care. Author discusses strategies for improving children s health care in rural areas in addition to providing an in depth analysis of doctor s perceptions of health care in rural areas. Ideas from professionals from within and outside of the area. Capalbo, Susan M. and Christine N. Heggem.
Authors discuss the quality of health care in rural areas.
Issues involving its accessibility, value, innovations, demand, and changes are also addressed. Demands of quality and quantity, prices, time, and types of services rendered and needed are examined. Life in Appalachia. Cole tells of the life of a coal miner and his family after an injury from within the mines. Pride, work ethic, economic circumstances, strengths, and weaknesses of the family are described.