History of emergency medicine in Bhutan

Abstract Emergency medicine in Bhutan has made significant progress in the past few decades and continues to evolve. In this article, we provide valuable insights into the history of emergency medicine at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) and in Bhutan and highlight some of t...

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Published in:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Main Authors: Ugyen Tshering, Erol Kohli, Tashi Tenzin, Oriana Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00590-9
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Summary:Abstract Emergency medicine in Bhutan has made significant progress in the past few decades and continues to evolve. In this article, we provide valuable insights into the history of emergency medicine at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) and in Bhutan and highlight some of the future challenges we face as we move forward to meet the demands of increased patient volume and complexity.
ISSN:1865-1380