A collection of articles, videos and web pages discussing medical issues.
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The Phantom Menace of Sleep-Deprived Doctors- Do intern hour restrictions really improve patient care? A New York Times article.
Africa's Deadly Brain Drain- A YouTube video discussing the exodus of African medical professionals to developed, medically saturated nations for shorter hours, more resources to save lives, more staff support, better technology, and less frustration and stress.
Under Siege in War-Torn Somalia, a Doctor Holds Her Ground- Dr. Hawa Abdi, a 63 year old Ob/Gyn who built a hospital and a school on her own land and provides care free of charge, faced an attack from Islamic terrorists in 2010. Instead of running in fear, she risked her life and stayed by her malnourished and diseased patients. When confronted, she stated "I was not willing to abandon my patient for a conversation with people whose only clear goals were to rob, to take over, or to kill".
