Heart failure in Vietnam.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:Students are increasingly participating in international health experiences during their medical training. This essay explores one student's perspective on the importance of relationship development with both patients and health care systems in global settings. The essay also reflects on the unique learning experiences available in resource-limited areas.

journal_name

Fam Med

journal_title

Family medicine

authors

Tong ST

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2012-10-01 00:00:00

pages

656-7

issue

9

eissn

0742-3225

issn

1938-3800

journal_volume

44

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  • The association between global health training and underserved care: early findings from two longstanding tracks.

    abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Global health tracks (GHTs) improve knowledge and skills, but their impact on career plans is unclear. The objective of this analysis was to determine whether GHT participants are more likely to practice in underserved areas than nonparticipants. METHODS:In this retrospective cohort study, us...

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  • Longitudinal versus traditional residencies: a study of continuity of care.

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  • Future vision: is family medicine ready for patient-directed care?

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