Reply to Editorial, Death of the Trauma Centre

Despite the somewhat melodramatic and provocative title, the content of Professor Cameron's editorial [1] contains considered points worthy of discussion. Although I feel it is a little early to call time on the Major Trauma Centre, it is a reminder that any clinical service must adapt to the changing needs of the population they serve, and as highlighted, two areas stand out as targets for improvement, the fate of the elderly trauma patient, and the role of inter-hospital transfer in trauma.

Source: Injury - September 17, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: David J. Read Source Type: research