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Published on: January 20, 2019
Development of trauma care systems
Gail Cooper1, Linda Laskowski-Jones
1EMS and trauma consultant, Former Public Health Administrator, San Diego County, CA, USA. gail.cooper@cox.net
Abstract:
The modern-day history of trauma care system development encompasses a 45-year period. This report provides a timeline that highlights significant organizational and legislative initiatives that established the foundation of the current trauma system in the United States. The rationale for moving toward a public health approach in addressing trauma system development is explored and supported. Finally, the present-day issues confronting continued trauma system evolution and future opportunities are presented.
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