Delivering Humanitarian Teleradiology Services to Besieged Areas in Syria

The unique conflict in Syria has disrupted every aspect of the Syrians ’ lives. It tremendously impacted the health care system with several reports of selective targeting of medical facilities and personnel. The World Health Organization issued alarming statements regarding the continuous attacks on health care facilities and providers throughout the country reachin g a critical level of emergency. Since the beginning of the Syrian crisis in 2011, 485 medical facilities were bombed and 841 medical personnel were killed [1,2].
Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Case studies in leadership Source Type: research