Templeton Lecture: Building a Healthcare Plan for a Developing Country
Presentor(s): George A. Briggs, MPA Permanent Secretary
Minister of Health Office
Jamaica
Lecture Date: March 1, 2001
Acknowledgement of Commercial Support:
There is no commercial support for this activity.
Faculty Disclosure:
George A. Briggs, MPA has no financial relationships to disclose.
Description of Lecture: This presentation was given live via satellite from Jamaica. Broad issues pertaining to healthcare structure in developing countries are presented.
Target Audience: This lecture is targeted for surgery faculty, residents, and students, as well
as any medical or allied health professional having an interest in new developments, new techniques, and
current research in the field of surgery.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to identify and discuss international issues relative to children's health, as well as issues relative to building a health care for a developing country.
Description of Media: Media consist of approximately 45-60 minutes of digital audio and video captured from
the live event and streamed using Realmedia, accompanied by the audiovisual materials from the live
event. An evaluation questionnaire, a post-test consisting of 5 questions, and an opportunity to post questions to the presentor are included.
