The evolution of trauma care in the Netherlands over 20  years

ConclusionFurther centralisation to a limited number of level 1 trauma centres in the Netherlands is necessary to consolidate experience and knowledge for the trauma surgeon. The future trauma surgeon, as specialist for injured patients, should be able to provide the vast majority of trauma care in this system. For the remaining part, intramural, regional and national collaboration is essential
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research