title: Radiology services for children in HIV- and TB-endemic regions: scope for greater collaboration between radiologists and clinicians caring for children.
abstract: There is limited literature documenting the interaction between radiologists and clinicians caring for children, especially in regions where HIV and tuberculosis (TB) are endemic. The dual burden of these diseases in resource-limited settings creates unique challenges for radiographic interpretation and utilization. This review aims to heighten awareness of issues confronting radiologists and clinicians caring for children and to encourage greater collaboration between these two disciplines in HIV- and TB-endemic regions. The Child-Friendly Healthcare Initiative is discussed, emphasizing opportunities to promote child friendliness in radiology services.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Tygerberg Children's Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa. angela.dramowski@absamail.co.za
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dramowski
authors.forename: Megan M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Morsheimer
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Frigati
authors.forename: H Simon
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Schaaf
authors.forename: Helena
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rabie
authors.forename: Gillian
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sorour
authors.forename: Mark F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Cotton
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011871:Radiology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013019:South Africa; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*