Cancer Care in the United Arab Emirates / / edited by Humaid O. Al-Shamsi

• Pubblicazione: Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024
• Edizione: 1st ed. 2024.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XVIII, 893 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.994
• Soggetto topico: Oncology; Cancer - Prevention; Cancer - Treatment; Cancer - Genetic aspects; Cancer; Medical screening; Cancer Prevention; Cancer Therapy; Cancer Genetics and Genomics; Cancer Screening
• Persona (resp. second.): Al-ShamsiHumaid O
• Nota di contenuto: Introduction -- Cancer Care in the UAE -- UAE National Cancer Registry -- Cancer Prevention, Screening and Early Detection in the UAE -- A Proposal for Cancer Control Plan in the UAE -- Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the UAE -- Emirates Oncology Society -- Factors Influencing Seeking Cancer Care Abroad for UAE Citizens -- Non-Governmental Organizations’ (NGO) Role in Cancer Care in the UAE: Friends of Cancer Patients as an Example -- Clinical Cancer Research in the UAE -- Basic Cancer Research in the UAE -- Oncology and Hematology Fellowship Training in the UAE -- Oncology Nursing in the UAE -- Genomic medicine in Cancer care in the UAE -- Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk in the UAE -- Fertility Preservation and Onco-Fertility in the UAE -- Psycho-Oncology in the UAE -- Artificial intelligence (AI) in Oncology in the UAE -- Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine and Cancer Care in the UAE -- Radiation Oncology in the UAE -- Surgical Oncology in the UAE -- Palliative Care in the UAE -- Nuclear Medicine in the UAE -- Pediatric Cancer in the UAE -- Geriatric Oncology in the UAE -- Breast Cancer in the UAE -- Colorectal Cancer in the UAE -- Gastric Cancer in the UAE -- Pancreatic Cancer in the UAE -- Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in the UAE -- Head and Neck Malignancies in the UAE -- Thyroid Cancer in the UAE -- Lung Cancer in the UAE -- Gynecologic malignancies in the UAE -- Genitourinary malignancies in the UAE -- Sarcoma in the UAE -- Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in the UAE -- Hematological Malignancies in the UAE -- Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) in the UAE -- Cancer Survivorship Programs in the UAE -- Suggested Quality Control Measurers for Cancer Care in the UAE -- The National Guideline for Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis -- The National Guideline for Cervical Cancer Screening -- The National Guideline for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Diagnosis -- DOH Standard for Center of Excellence in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) Services for Adults and Pediatrics -- Cervical Cancer Screening Program Requirements -- DOH Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Specifications -- JAWDA KPI Quarterly Guidelines for Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) Service Providers -- DOH Lung Cancer Screening Service Specifications -- Regulation for Oncology Services 2016 -- Standards for Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
• Sommario/riassunto: This open access book is a one-stop shop for all stakeholders interested in a deep understanding of the status quo of the healthcare sector in the UAE across all of its seven emirates and various private and public health systems. The book goes through the evolving journey of healthcare policy, delivery, and innovation celebrating success stories over the years while also highlighting persisting unmet needs. The book is authored by experts from various sectors in the UAE with representation from primary and specialist care and prevention, public health policy, regulatory affairs and reimbursement structures, clinical research, health informatics, health economics, medical education, training, and licensing. Particular topics of interest and unique to the UAE are also discussed, such as medical tourism. The chapters address specific disciplines' challenges and provide insights into future directions and roadmaps for desired change—an overall outlook for the UAE healthcare sector for the next 50 years. This is the first comprehensive book that addresses healthcare broadly in the UAE and is endorsed by the prestigious Emirates Oncology Society and the Emirates Medical Association.
• Titolo autorizzato: Cancer Care in the United Arab Emirates
• ISBN: 981-9967-94-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910887814903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II