Returning to contingency: the forward trauma team

This article shares the experiences of this Role 1 and its unusual context, and discusses the relevance with regard to future medical planning. The focus is on the human element; a fundamental of all military operations yet one that is often overlooked. We consider the team construct and the team members of Role 1 and suggest how this team and its leaders can be optimally prepared, supported and maintained, and then safely disassembled. We also consider how best this team can be placed within the battle group formation in order to provide the highest standard of care.

Source: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps - November 27, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Dickinson, A., Dalal, S., Beales, L. Tags: Personal view Source Type: research