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- Title
Global Outlook. Global Imbalances in Radiation Therapy Resources.
- Authors
Welch, Thomas
- Abstract
The article discusses the factors which limit a developing country's access to radiation therapy. Topics covered include the lack of timely reporting of cancer incidence rates, the inadequacy of funds available to maintain cancer care infrastructure and the scarcity of resources like treatment technology. Also mentioned are the difficulties faced in providing services due to insufficient staffing.
- Subjects
RADIATION therapy equipment; CANCER patients; CANCER treatment; DEVELOPING countries; HEALTH care rationing; HEALTH services accessibility; HEALTH status indicators; LABOR demand; RADIOTHERAPY; TUMORS; WORLD health; DEVELOPED countries; SPECIALTY hospitals
- Publication
Radiation Therapist, 2015, Vol 24, Issue 2, p211
- ISSN
1084-1911
- Publication type
Article