Medicine
8 years ago

Task shifting in Africa not a cure-all for healthcare worker shortages.

The Lancet
Task shifting for antiretroviral treatment delivery in sub-Saharan Africa: not a panacea
Mit Philips, Rony Zachariah, Sarah Venis

Paper Summary

Task shifting is not a cure-all for the lack of healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa. It should be part of a bigger plan that includes ways to recruit, keep, and support health staff.

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