An Essential Pathology Package for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
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An Essential Pathology Package for Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
Objectives We review the current status of pathology services in low- and middle-income countries and propose an “essential pathology package” along with estimated costs. The purpose is to provide guidance to policy makers as countries move toward universal health care systems. Methods Five key themes were reviewed using existing literature (role of leadership; education, training, and contin...
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Clinical Pathology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0002-9173,1943-7722
DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqw143