Family Medicine in Times of War
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Wars and conflicts appear to be a fact of life for populations across the globe, often in places where family medicine functions as the backbone of the health care system. In these situations, family physicians are frequently called on to serve in expanded roles and are witnesses to the enormous mental and physical suffering of individuals, families, communities, and populations. This article examines the lessons family medicine can learn from current wars and other terrible conflagrations. Annals Early Access article
Source: The Annals of Family Medicine
DOI: 10.1370/afm.3172
Author: Jeffrey M. Borkan
Institution: Brown University
Language: English
Topic: Health and Conflict Studies
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403814879