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01-08-2015 | Editorial Perspective
One Example of a Model Humanitarian Mission
Authors:
David R. Welling, Norman M. Rich, Eric Elster
Published in:
World Journal of Surgery
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Issue 8/2015
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Abstract
This paper describes a model humanitarian mission to Guyana; it illustrates the value of excellent ongoing care in collaboration with local physicians and surgeons, cooperation with local government and medical officials, and frequent periodic follow-up missions (always to the same hospital, working with the same staff). This effort has largely avoided the so-called “Seven Sins of Humanitarian Medicine”.