Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5579453 | Seminars in Radiation Oncology | 2017 | 39 Pages |
Abstract
An evolving paradigm in global outreach in radiation oncology has been the implementation of a more region-specific, needs-based approach to help close the gap in radiation services to low- and middle-income countries through the use of innovative tools in information and communication technology. This report highlights 4 information and communication technology tools in action today: (1) the NCCN Framework for Resource Stratification of NCCN guidelines, (2) ASTRO e-Contouring, (3) i.treatsafely.org, and (4) ChartRounds.com. We also render special consideration to matters related to global outreach that we believe require distinct attention to help us meet the goals established by the 2011 United Nations׳ Declaration on noncommunicable diseases: (1) trainee advancement toward careers in global health, (2) ethical challenges of international outreach, (3) critical importance of political advocacy, and (4) collaboration with Industry.
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Authors
Luqman MD, Trevor J. MD, MS, Zachary MD, PhD, Meena MD, Todd PhD, Deepak MD, Patricia MD, Bernard MB, ChB, Nina MD, Kenneth MD,