title: The dermatologist's Baedeker. Preparation for medical assistance missions.
abstract: Dermatologists often participate in medical assistance missions in developing nations, achieving both humanitarian and personal objectives. This term outreach mission abroad and will serve as a guide for preparing oneself, personally and professionally, for the practical and philosophical aspects of humanitarian assistance. It will help one participate in such an endeavor in a safe, comfortable, healthy, productive, and enjoyable manner.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Hawaii School of Medicine, Honolulu, USA.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Norton
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014943:Global Health; D006285:Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008493:Medical Missions / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008887:Military Medicine; D014481:United States