State and future of interventional radiology in Malaysia
2009
The State and Future of Interventional Radiology in Malaysia
Commentary
Author Information
Author(s): Abdullah BJJ
Primary Institution: Department of Biomedical Imaging, University of Malaya
Conclusion
Interventional radiology in Malaysia faces challenges due to a lack of national policy and framework for development.
Supporting Evidence
- Interventional radiology has seen increased awareness and training in Malaysia over the last decade.
- The number of trained interventional radiologists is currently approximately 20, with most in universities.
- Challenges include a lack of national policy and differing standards across institutions.
Takeaway
This article talks about how doctors in Malaysia are trying to improve a special kind of medical treatment called interventional radiology, but they have some problems to solve first.
Limitations
The lack of a coherent national program and differing standards across institutions limit the growth of interventional radiology.
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