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Abrar Ahmed1, Rudra Pandya2, Chris Zajner2
1Schulich School of Medicine, Western University, 1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 5C1; Reach Alliance, Munk school of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, 1 Devonshire Pl, Toronto, ON M5S 3K7.
Background:
Improvements in surgery at a systems level can be mediated by effective health policy.
Methods:
We reviewed three contemporary challenges in surgical care to understand the potential role of health policy.
Results:
The pandemic-related backlog, and international economic and logistical challenges to surgical care may be improved through policy change and advocacy by surgeons.
Conclusions:
A surgeon-policy expert training pathway and professional role will ensure surgeons contribute meaningfully to health policy development.
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