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The Need for Health Policy Training for Surgeons
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.
Effective health policy can improve surgical care systems. Surgeons advocating for policy change can address challenges like pandemic backlogs and international logistical issues.
Area of Science:
- Health policy
- Surgical care systems
- Public health
Background:
- System-level improvements in surgical care are achievable through robust health policy.
- Contemporary challenges impact surgical care delivery globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role of health policy in addressing current surgical care challenges.
- To identify policy interventions for enhancing surgical systems.
Main Methods:
- A review of three contemporary challenges in surgical care.
- Analysis of the potential impact of health policy on surgical systems.
Main Results:
- Policy change and surgeon advocacy can mitigate pandemic-related surgical backlogs.
- Health policy can address international economic and logistical hurdles in surgical care.
Conclusions:
- Establishing a surgeon-policy expert training pathway is crucial.
- A dedicated professional role for surgeons in policy development will enhance their contribution to health policy.
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