Impact of short-term dermatology medical trips in the developing world.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Public health workers, primary care providers, and surgeons have had significant impact on short-term medical trips to developing countries. This report describes the efforts of a single dermatologist in a developing country who was able to provide immediate and long-term care to children with skin disease at an orphanage.
Medical subject headings
- Medical Missions
- Medically Underserved Area
- Skin Diseases