title: International outlook.
abstract: THE PAST 12 months has seen political turmoil in the Middle East with stretched health services trying to cope with the aftermath of protests and bloodshed. These events have put a strain on healthcare professionals and raised issues about their right to carry out their caring duties, and about the population's right to be treated humanely and to have access to health care.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Williams