Radiology services for children in HIV- and TB-endemic regions: scope for greater collaboration between radiologists and clinicians caring for children.
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.
Dramowski
Angela
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Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Tygerberg Children's Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa. angela.dramowski@absamail.co.za
Morsheimer
Megan M
MM
Frigati
Lisa
L
Schaaf
H Simon
HS
Rabie
Helena
H
Sorour
Gillian
G
Cotton
Mark F
MF
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*