Otolaryngology In Low-Resource Settings: Practical And Ethical Considerations

Keywords

Ethics; Medical missions; Otolaryngology in low-resource settings; Volunteer service

Abstract

Providing otolaryngology care in low-resource settings requires careful preparation to ensure good outcomes. The level of care that can be provided is dictated by available resources and the supplementary equipment, supplies, and personnel brought in. Other challenges include personal health and safety risks as well as cultural and language differences. Studying outcomes will inform future missions. Educating and developing ongoing partnerships with local physicians can lead to sustained improvements in the local health care system.

Publication Date

6-1-2018

Publication Title

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

Volume

51

Issue

3

Number of Pages

543-554

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2018.01.003

Socpus ID

85044110308 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85044110308

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