Article
Avoiding Hit and Run: How to Do Long-Term Good as a Short-Term Volunteer
A Taste of Tropical Medicine 2011: A Global Health Volunteerism Short Prep Course
Document Type
Video
Publication Date
1-1-2011
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Abstract
This program is a practical course with concise lectures to prepare healthcare professionals to do global health care more intelligently in resource-limited areas. Topics include recognizing common parasites that cause tropical disease, using symptom-based diagnosis, self-reliance, problem solving and creativity in providing health care with minimal supplies and more.
Citation Information
Therese M. Zink. "Avoiding Hit and Run: How to Do Long-Term Good as a Short-Term Volunteer" A Taste of Tropical Medicine 2011: A Global Health Volunteerism Short Prep Course (2011) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/therese_zink/81/
This lecture is available for purchase at http://cmestore.mayo.edu/products/courseDetails.cfm?c=10.