Pediatric Surgical Equity
Pediatric Surgery is the surgical subspecialty responsible for the care of infants, children, and adolescents up to twenty-one years and one day old. These specialists, dedicated to direct surgical management, are an essential part of the three pediatric hospitals on the island. The main center for pediatric surgical care is the University Pediatric Hospital, which is linked to a medical school and collaborates in the training of residents and specialists in various areas of pediatrics. However, in the practice of medicine, and specifically in pediatric surgery, there are various inequalities. These inequities may be related to gender, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, or the patient's type of health insurance, among other factors. These differences can influence the quality and access to medical care that young patients receive, representing a significant challenge in the field of pediatric medicine and public health in general. It...