title: A nationwide survey on thyroid care delivery in Japan, with special emphasis on resources allocation.
abstract: Results of a nationwide survey show an uneven distribution of 'thyroidologists' and special facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease in Japan. A case is made for more systematic resource allocation in regional planning.
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006268:Health Facilities / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006295:Health Resources / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007564:Japan; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D000078329:Workforce
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes