title: Heart failure in Vietnam.
abstract: Students are increasingly participating in international health experiences during their medical training. This essay explores one student's perspective on the importance of relationship development with both patients and health care systems in global settings. The essay also reflects on the unique learning experiences available in resource-limited areas.
authors.affiliation: Lawrence Family Medicine Residency, Lawrence, MA 01841, USA. sebastian.tong@glfhc.org
authors.forename: Sebastian T C
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Tong
mesh_terms: D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008493:Medical Missions; D014744:Vietnam