title: Developing World ENT: a global responsibility.
abstract: There exists a tremendous opportunity for otolaryngologists from developed countries to make a substantial contribution beyond their daily clinical practice, through involvement in teaching and training in the developing world. This article sets out the challenges presented by ENT practice within the developing world, and discusses ways in which these challenges can be addressed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Observatory,Cape Town, South Africa. johannes.fagan@uct.ac.za
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Fagan
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa / Q000453:epidemiology; D003906:Developing Countries; D014943:Global Health; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D006292:Health Priorities; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D008503:Medical Staff / Q000193:education / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010036:Otolaryngology; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures