Emergency medical systems in low- and middle-income countries: recommendations for action

Emergency medical systems in low- and middle-income countries: recommendations for action

Emergency medical care is not a luxury for rich countries or rich individuals in poor countries. This paper makes the point that emergency care can make an important contribution to reducing avoidable death and disability in low- and middle-income countries. But emergency care needs to be planned we...

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Main Authors: Olive C. Kobusingye, Adnan A. Hyder, David Bishai, Eduardo Romero Hicks, Charles Mock, Manjul Joshipura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The World Health Organization 2005-08-01
Series:Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Subjects:
Servicios médicos de urgencia
Tratamiento de urgencia
Triaje
Transporte de pacientes
Técnicos medios en salud
Análisis de costo-beneficio
Medicina basada en evidencia
Países en desarrollo
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