A #GPT4 thread
Prompt:
How can surgeons collaborate to improve access to safe surgery in low and middle income countries?
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Prompt:
How can surgeons collaborate to improve access to safe surgery in low and middle income countries?
#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
Safe surgery is a vital component of health care, but it is often unavailable or unaffordable for many people in low and middle income countries (#LMICs).
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#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
According to the World Health Organization, more than 5 billion people lack access to safe and affordable surgical care, resulting in millions of deaths and disabilities every year.
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#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
One of the main challenges facing safe surgery in LMICs is the shortage of trained and qualified surgeons. There are only 0.7 surgeons per 100,000 population in LMICs, compared to 14.2 in high income countries.
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#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
This means that many patients have to travel long distances, wait for long periods, or forego surgery altogether.
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#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
To address this gap, surgeons from different countries and specialties can collaborate to improve access to safe surgery in #LMICs. Some of the ways they can do this are:
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#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
Sharing knowledge and skills through online platforms, workshops, conferences, and exchange programs.
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#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
Supporting local surgical training and education programs, such as mentoring, coaching, and curriculum development.
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#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
Advocating for increased funding and resources for surgical care, such as equipment, supplies, infrastructure, and personnel.
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#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
Partnering with local health authorities, organizations, and communities to understand their needs and priorities, and to design context-specific solutions.
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#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
Conducting research and evaluation to measure the impact and effectiveness of surgical interventions, and to identify best practices and lessons learned.
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#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
By collaborating across borders and disciplines, surgeons can contribute to the global movement for universal health coverage, which aims to ensure that everyone can access quality health services without financial hardship.
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#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
Improving access to safe surgery in #LMICs can save lives, prevent disabilities, reduce poverty, and promote human dignity.
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#SoMe4Surgery #GlobalSurgery
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