There is no shortage, but inequality: demographic evolution of neurologists in Brazil (2010-2020).

Bruno Lopes Dos Santos-Lobato Pedro José Tomaselli Edienny Augusta Viana Santos-Lobato Alex Jones Flores Cassenote Hideraldo Luis Souza Cabeça

Published in: Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria (2023)

Brazil has advanced in providing neurologists. However, instead of a shortage, inequality between regions is the greatest challenge regarding the neurological workforce. The training of new neurologists is unequal between regions and occurs at a slower rate than needed. Neurologists, public health authorities, and patients should discuss solutions for these issues.

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