학술논문

Sub-specialization in plastic surgery in Sub-saharan Africa: capacities, gaps and opportunities.
Document Type
Article
Source
Pan African Medical Journal. 2014, Vol. 19, p1-5. 5p.
Subject
*PLASTIC surgery
*PLASTIC surgeons
*PUBLIC health
*TRAINING
Language
ISSN
1937-8688
Abstract
The skill set of a plastic surgeon, which addresses a broad range of soft tissue conditions that are prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, remains relevant in the unmet need for surgical care. Recently, there has being a major paradigm shift from discipline-based to disease-based care, resulting in an emerging component of patient-centered care; adequate access to subspecialty care in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Given the need for an evolution in sub-specialization, this article focuses on the benefits and future role of differentiation of plastic surgeons into subspecialty training pathways in sub-Saharan Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]