title: Improving quality of tuberculosis care in India.
abstract: In India, the quality of care that tuberculosis (TB) patients receive varies considerably and is often not in accordance with the national and international standards. In this article, we provide an overview of the third (latest) edition of the International Standards of Tuberculosis Care (ISTC). These standards are supported by the existing World Health Organization guidelines and policy statements pertaining to TB care and have been endorsed by a number of international organizations. We call upon all health care providers in the country to practice TB care that is consistent with these standards, as well as the upcoming Standards for TB Care in India (STCI).
authors.forename: Madhukar
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.forename: Srinath
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Satyanarayana
authors.forename: Phil
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hopewell
mesh_terms: D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D011634:Public Health / Q000592:standards*; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*