Radiology services for children in HIV- and TB-endemic regions: Scope for greater collaboration between radiologists and clinicians caring for children
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2009
Authors
Dramowski A.
Morsheimer M.M.
Frigati L.
Schaaf H.S.
Rabie H.
Sorour G.
Cotton M.F.
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Abstract
There is limited literature documenting the interaction between radiologists and clinicians caring for children, especially in regions where HIV and tuberculosis (TB) are endemic. The dual burden of these diseases in resource-limited settings creates unique challenges for radiographic interpretation and utilization. This review aims to heighten awareness of issues confronting radiologists and clinicians caring for children and to encourage greater collaboration between these two disciplines in HIV- and TB-endemic regions. The Child-Friendly Healthcare Initiative is discussed, emphasizing opportunities to promote child friendliness in radiology services. © 2009 Springer-Verlag.
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bacterial pneumonia, bronchiectasis, chronic lung disease, communication skill, conference paper, differential diagnosis, endemic disease, gastroesophageal reflux, health care personnel, health personnel attitude, hospital infection, human, Human immunodeficiency virus infection, immunocompromised patient, Kaposi sarcoma, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, pediatric hospital, priority journal, radiodiagnosis, radiography, radiologist, radiology department, sedation, South Africa, sputum analysis, thorax radiography, tuberculin test, tuberculosis, virus pneumonia, Child, Cooperative Behavior, HIV Infections, Humans, Interinstitutional Relations, Pediatrics, Radiology, South Africa, Tuberculosis
Citation
Pediatric Radiology
39
6
39
6