An Australian delegation of trauma specialists travelled to Israel to learn from its experience treating patients during mass casualty events and conflict. Dr Nir Samuel, who trained in trauma at Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital before returning to Israel to establish the country’s first paediatric trauma centre, discusses what the two medical systems can learn from each other. He also explains why greater flexibility and preparedness may be needed for future disasters.
An Australian delegation of trauma specialists travelled to Israel to learn from its experience treating patients during mass casualty events and conflict. Dr Nir Samuel, who trained in trauma at Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital before returning to Israel to establish the country’s first paediatric trauma centre, discusses what the two medical systems can learn from each other. He also explains why greater flexibility and preparedness may be needed for future disasters.
