title: Short-term international medical service.
abstract: There are many opportunities for short-term medical service internationally. Prerequisite preparation must include consideration of motivation, flexibility, culturally sensitive health care, and problems in communication and patient approach. Practical considerations require recognizing the importance of choice of locale, lack of materials and equipment, health concerns, travel, and expenses. A reference for opportunities available and a list of articles suggested as supplementary reading are provided.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Woods
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kiely
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D003906:Developing Countries; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D009042:Motivation; D010820:Physicians; D000078329:Workforce