The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery - Association of Rural Surgeons of India Karad Consensus Statement on Surgical System Strengthening in Rural India

On Behalf Of The Association Of Rural Surgeons Of India – Lancet Commission On Global Surgery Consensus Committee (Arsi-Lcogs Consensus Committee) On behalf of the Association of Rural Surgeons of India – Lancet Commission on Global Surgery Consensus Committee (ARSI-LCoGS Consensus Committee)

doi:10.1016/j.hjdsi.2018.10.003

On Behalf Of The Association Of Rural Surgeons Of India – Lancet Commission On Global Surgery Consensus Committee (Arsi-Lcogs Consensus Committee) On behalf of the Association of Rural Surgeons of India – Lancet Commission on Global Surgery Consensus Committee (ARSI-LCoGS Consensus Committee)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hjdsi.2018.10.003

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Journal: Healthcare	Publication Date: Jan 30, 2019
Citations: 8

Abstract

In India, 90% of the rural population is estimated to lack access to safe, affordable, and timely surgical care. Surgical care in these settings is often characterized by limited resources. Provision of rural surgical care often requires novel approaches as compared to those in higher income urban sectors, specifically in areas of infrastructure, workforce, and blood. This consensus statement draws upon the wealth of experience held by India's rural surgeons to identify key problems and lay forth actionable solutions in the areas of surgical infrastructure, workforce, and blood supply.

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