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Emergency medicine in Jordan
S Abbadi1, A K Abdallah, C J Holliman
1Department of Emergency Medicine, King Hussein Medical Center, Royal Medical Service, Amman, Jordan.
Annals of Emergency Medicine
|September 1, 1997
Summary
Emergency medicine in Jordan is developing uniquely, primarily stemming from family medicine. This regional healthcare system in the Middle East offers high-quality services to local and international patients.
Area of Science:
- Medical specialties
- Healthcare systems
- Middle Eastern medicine
Background:
- Jordan provides high-quality healthcare in the Middle East.
- Emergency medicine is a developing specialty in Jordan.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the unique development of emergency medicine in Jordan.
- To highlight its origins in family medicine.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of the evolution of emergency medicine in Jordan.
- Review of the integration of family medicine principles.
Main Results:
- Emergency medicine in Jordan is evolving distinctively.
- The specialty is largely an outgrowth of family medicine.
Conclusions:
- Jordan's emergency medicine pathway is unique in the region.
- Family medicine serves as a foundational element for emergency care development in Jordan.