Task Shifting May Prove Key to Tackling Infectious Diseases


 
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English

Author:

Fermariello M

Series/Journal Title:

The Lancet

Volume:

8

Issue:

81

Description:

Task shifting, a process whereby medical tasks are delegated to less specialized health-care workers, provides one mechanism to address some of the shortfalls of many health care systems. This article advocates for increased task shifting in health care systems, especially in the developing world. [adapted from author]


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