%0 Journal Article
%T Reflections and Lessons Learnt from an International Medical Camp in Kazakhstan SciDoc Publishers | Open Access | Science Journals | Media Partners
%A Nesaratnam N
%J Ophthalmology & Eye Science (IJOES)
%D 2018
%R http://dx.doi.org/10.19070/2332-290X-1500023
%X As a member of a team of 84 medical volunteers from the UK, USA, Canada and Russia, I travelled to Kazakhstan in August 2013 to take part in an international medical camp covering the town of Saran and nearby villages. Based in the Ophthalmology and Optometry clinics, I was able to gain a better understanding not only of ocular pathology, but also of the attributes needed for a successful medical camp. In this article, I reflect upon the role of the ophthalmologist, medical student and general volunteer in forming a shared collaboration with local doctors and patients, and consider lessons that can be implemented in daily clinical practice
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%U https://scidoc.org/IJOES-2332-290X-03-601.php