Investing in exposure
2006
Drowning or Thirsting: The Extremes of Availability of Medical Information
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Abdul Moiz Khan
Conclusion
Improving access to medical literature is crucial for enhancing healthcare practices in less-developed countries.
Supporting Evidence
- Medical professionals need to improve their skills in navigating the vast amount of literature available.
- Access to reliable health information is a cost-effective strategy for improving healthcare.
- Making cheaper paper versions of medical journals available can help increase access in less-developed countries.
Takeaway
Doctors in poorer countries need better access to medical information to help them do their jobs well, and we can make that happen by providing cheaper journals and using the internet.
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