Medical outreach: Best practices study

Individual Author(s) / Organizational Author
AmeriCares
Publisher
AmeriCares
Date
May 2013
Abstract / Description

International medical volunteerism among US practitioners is increasing each year, yet there is no single professional group, society or published universal framework for conducting such programs to ensure quality, effectiveness, and/or sustainability. This review seeks to assess existing literature that might inform a set of medical outreach best practices to enhance teams’ ability to improve health outcomes, increase local health care capacity, and create sustainable partnerships. (author introduction)

Artifact Type
Research
Reference Type
Report
Geographic Focus
International
P4HE Authored
No
Topic Area
Social/Structural Determinants » Global Health