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The outpouring of support for Haiti has been overwhelming. Doctors from around the world been volunteering. Now there may actually be too many doctors in the country with not enough nurses to provide the essential follow-up care.
Since the earthquake devastated much of the Haitian capital nearly two weeks ago, the outpouring of support has been overwhelming, including from the medical community. Doctors from around the world have signed up to volunteer in the relief effort and now, there may actually be too many doctors in the country, with not enough nurses to provide the essential follow-up care.