Perceptions of Short-Term Medical Volunteer Work: a Qualitative Study in Guatemala
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
Globalization and Health
Volume:
5
Issue:
4
Copyright:
2009
Pages:
13
Description:
The issue of participation by medical providers from wealthy countries in short-term medical volunteer work in resource-poor countries has been reaised as being potentially harmful to recipient communities. This exploratory study examines the perception of short-term medical volunteer work in Guatemala from the perspective of members of recipient communities affected by or participating in these programs. [adapted from sbstract]
Subject
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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