scholarly journals Earthquake in Amatrice (Italy), August 24, 2016: The Role of the Medical Teams of the National Alpine Rescue Corp (CNSAS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (S1) ◽  
pp. S112-S113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Foti ◽  
Mario Milani
Keyword(s):  
Medical Teams ◽  
Alpine Rescue

scholarly journals Barriers in Implementing the Dying Patient Law: The Israeli Experience - A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avi Zigdon ◽  
Rachel Nissanholtz-Gannot
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Human Aspects ◽  
Life Issues ◽  
End Of Life Issues ◽  
Medical Teams ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Training Physicians

Abstract Background Coping with end-of-life issues is a major challenge for governments and health systems. Despite progress in legislation, many barriers exist to its full implementation. This study is aimed at identifying these end-of-life barriers in relation to Israel.Methods Qualitative in-depth interviews using professionals and decision makers in the health-care and related systems (n=37) were carried out, along with two focus groups based on brainstorming techniques consisting of nurses (n=10) and social workers (n=10). Data was managed and analyzed using Naralyzer software.Results Qualitative analysis showed identification of six primary barriers: 1) law, procedures, and forms; 2) clinical aspects; 3) human aspects; 4) knowledge and skills of medical teams; 5) communication; and 6) resource allocation. These were further divided into 44 sub area barriers.Conclusions This study highlights the role of the family doctor in end-of-life by training physicians in decision-making workshops and increasing their knowledge in the field of palliative medicine. Effectively channeling resources, knowledge, and support for medical teams, by accounting for the structure and response of the units for home treatment will improve patient's access to information on and support for end-of-life laws, as well as reduce legislative barriers in other countries that face the same issues.

scholarly journals Barriers in implementing the dying patient law: the Israeli experience - a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Avi Zigdon ◽  
Rachel Nissanholtz-Gannot
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Human Aspects ◽  
Life Issues ◽  
End Of Life Issues ◽  
Medical Teams ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Training Physicians

Abstract Background Coping with end-of-life issues is a major challenge for governments and health systems. Despite progress in legislation, many barriers exist to its full implementation. This study is aimed at identifying these end-of-life barriers in relation to Israel. Methods Qualitative in-depth interviews using professionals and decision makers in the health-care and related systems (n = 37) were carried out, along with two focus groups based on brainstorming techniques consisting of nurses (n = 10) and social workers (n = 10). Data was managed and analyzed using Naralyzer software. Results Qualitative analysis showed identification of six primary barriers: 1) law, procedures, and forms; 2) clinical aspects; 3) human aspects; 4) knowledge and skills of medical teams; 5) communication; and 6) resource allocation. These were further divided into 44 sub area barriers. Conclusions This study highlights the role of the family doctor in end-of-life by training physicians in decision-making workshops and increasing their knowledge in the field of palliative medicine. Effectively channeling resources, knowledge, and support for medical teams, by accounting for the structure and response of the units for home treatment will improve patient’s access to information on and support for end-of-life laws, as well as reduce legislative barriers in other countries that face the same issues.

scholarly journals Barriers in Implementing the Dying Patient Law: The Israeli Experience - A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avi Zigdon ◽  
Rachel Nissanholtz-Gannot
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Human Aspects ◽  
Life Issues ◽  
End Of Life Issues ◽  
Medical Teams ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Training Physicians

Abstract Background: Coping with end-of-life issues is a major challenge for governments and health systems. Despite progress in legislation, many barriers exist to its full implementation. This study is aimed at identifying these end-of-life barriers in relation to Israel.Methods: Qualitative in-depth interviews using professionals and decision makers in the health-care and related systems (n=37) were carried out, along with two focus groups based on brainstorming techniques consisting of nurses (n=10) and social workers (n=10). Data was managed and analyzed using Naralyzer software.Results: Qualitative analysis showed identification of six primary barriers: 1) law, procedures, and forms; 2) clinical aspects; 3) human aspects; 4) knowledge and skills of medical teams; 5) communication; and 6) resource allocation. These were further divided into 44 sub area barriers.Conclusions: This study highlights the role of the family doctor in end-of-life by training physicians in decision-making workshops and increasing their knowledge in the field of palliative medicine. Effectively channeling resources, knowledge, and support for medical teams, by accounting for the structure and response of the units for home treatment will improve patient's access to information on and support for end-of-life laws, as well as reduce legislative barriers in other countries that face the same issues.

How Groups Co-ordinate their Concepts and Terminology: Implications for Medical Informatics

1998 ◽  
Vol 37 (04/05) ◽  
pp. 471-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Garrod
Keyword(s):  
Medical Informatics ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Common Task ◽  
Medical Teams

AbstractConceptual and terminological systems are established and maintained by the communities who use them. This paper reports experiments which investigate the role of communication and interaction in the process. The experiments show that isolated pairs of communicators and virtual communities of interacting pairs naturally converge on their own conceptual and terminological systems when confronted with a common task. The results also indicate that the system converged on is optimal for that particular group engaged in that particular task. These findings are discussed in relation to the increasing use of tightly coordinated medical teams and its implications for getting them to adopt standardized medical terminologies.

Role of medical students in prehospital medical teams responding to the scene of a terrorist attack

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-149
Author(s):  
C De Stefano ◽  
H Akodad ◽  
PG Reuter ◽  
JD Ricard ◽  
T Petrovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Terrorist Attack ◽  
Medical Teams

scholarly journals (A306) Primary Care in the First 72 Hours Post Disaster: A Crazy Idea or a Sensible Inclusion for Foreign Medical Teams?

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
pp. s102-s103
Author(s):  
L. Redwood-Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Initial Response ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
System A ◽  
Mapping System ◽  
Medical Teams ◽  
Post Disaster

The use and number of Foreign Field hospitals and Foreign Medical Teams being mobilized after sudden onset disasters in the past decade has increased significantly. Examples include Haiti (2010), China (2008) Pakistan (2005), and Iran (2003). Foreign medical teams do not just work in field hospitals anymore and new trends of how FMTs are engaged need to be taken into consideration. After sudden impact disasters, there is undoubtedly a high need for surgical response. The role of primary care, immediately after a disaster or emergency has sometimes been described as low priority and therefore not needed during the initial response to disasters and emergencies. This oral presentation will review trends in the primary care needs post disaster and the literature around it. Using the Health Resource Availability Mapping System (a model that is derived from the standard health cluster tool and used for collection, collation and analysis of health sector information) and modified to sudden onset disasters, which primary health services when will be reviewed. Discussion and brainstorming encouraged!

scholarly journals (A168) Medicine at Sea

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
pp. s48-s48
Author(s):  
J. Bradberry ◽  
J. Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Tourist Industry ◽  
Cruise Ship ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
Cruise Ships ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Major Incidents ◽  
Medical Emergencies ◽  
Medical Teams ◽  
Psychiatric Issues

Cruising has become a major part of the tourist industry. In 2010, the total passengers carried worldwide was estimated at 18.4 million, on about 230 cruise ships. Large ships can hold up to 6,000 passengers and > 2,000 crew members. A large cruise ship is rather like an island, with two different communities: the well-trained crew, hopefully prepared for every eventuality and trying to make their guest's stay as pleasant as possible; and the guests, there to have fun. The guest population varies, with up to 40% under 21 years old during school breaks, and the average age is in the fifties or sixties on longer cruises to scenic places such as Alaska. Most of the time ships cannot be reached by helicopter and the medical teams need to cope with a wide range of emergencies from cardiopulmonary, trauma, and psychiatric issues. There are strict public health measures enforced and a range of legislation reducing the risks of cruising to a minimum. This paper reviews the training of the crew for medical emergencies, the incidence of disease, the incidence of medical disembarkation and major incidents on board, and the role of medical teams.

scholarly journals Review of recommendations for emergency medical teams during the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-318
Author(s):  
Przemysław Kożan ◽  
Daniel Ślęzak ◽  
Rafał Szczepański ◽  
Marlena Robakowska ◽  
Piotr Robakowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
National Level ◽  
Case Definition ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Management Schemes ◽  
Medical Teams ◽  
New Procedures

The aim of this work was to present the recommendations for emergency medical teams in Poland during the SARSCoV-2 epidemic. During the epidemic of the new coronavirus, health care system in the world faced the need to deal with the effects of the virus. The medical staff’s behavior has been adapted to the new reality in order to help patient best and prevent the staff from becoming infected. The result of these activities was the creation of new procedures and recommendations. Due to the huge role of pre-hospital care, it has become necessary to create procedures at the national level so that the way of dealing with an infected patient is the same. With the growing knowledge of the virus, the case definition has changed and the Ministry of Health has updated its recommendations. Emergency medical teams and air emergency services have adapted to the changes imposed by the Minister of Health. The global problem of the SARS-CoV-2 is still a challenge for healthcare systems in Poland and worldwide. It will be necessary to update previously developed guidelines and management schemes, with particular emphasis on emergency medical services. The priority is to secure a sufficient amount of personal protective equipment, disinfectants and to create such procedures that will protect the system during the next crisis. It is important that healthcare professionals adopt a universal set of guidelines that they should follow to minimize SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Foreign Medical Teams: What Role Can They Play in Response to a Catastrophic Disaster in the US?

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 555-562
Author(s):  
Dan Hanfling ◽  
Nidhi Bouri
Keyword(s):  
Current Response ◽  
Seismic Zone ◽  
Medical Assistance ◽  
Catastrophic Event ◽  
Response Planning ◽  
Medical Response ◽  
The Us ◽  
Medical Teams ◽  
Domestic Medical

AbstractHurricane Katrina demonstrated that a catastrophic event in the continental United States (US) can overwhelm domestic medical response capabilities. The recent focus on response planning for a catastrophic earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone and the detonation of an improvised nuclear device also underscore the need for improved plans. The purpose of this analysis is to identify the potential role of foreign medical teams (FMTs) in providing medical response to a catastrophic event in the US. We reviewed existing policies and frameworks that address medical response to catastrophic events and humanitarian emergencies and assess current response capabilities by a variety of FMTs. While several policies and plans outline the role of the US in providing medical assistance during foreign disasters, further planning is necessary to identify how the US will integrate foreign medical assistance during a domestic catastrophic event. We provide an overview of considerations related to federal roles and responsibilities for managing and integrating FMTs into the overarching domestic medical response to a catastrophic disaster occurring in the continental US. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2013;7:555-562)

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