Classification pattern of overseas medical services at Grenada station during Mission Harmony-2015

VernacularTitle:“和谐使命-2015”格林纳达站分级式海外医疗服务模式探讨
Author: Jing XIA ; Shan ZHOU ; Weiping CAI ; Haitao WANG ; Wei FANG ; Lisheng HOU ; Qifang LIU ; Jianxiang WU ; Tao SUN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: naval medicine; hospital ship; island country; medical service; working pattern; adjustment
From: Military Medical Sciences 2016;40(3):178-180
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To summarize the characteristics of medical service patterns at Grenada station of Mission Harmony-2015 so as to provide reference for future overseas services in similar island countries .Methods After detailed analysis of actual conditions of the countries visited and efficient communication with host country health organizations , we made an appropriate adjustment of the medical service pattern , which involved multi-site screening of general patients , followed by intensive checkups and treatment aboard the hospital ship .Results The procedure of diagnosis and treatment was streamlined and the efficacy of medical services was significantly enhanced to meet the maximum medical demand of local residents.Grenada became a station with the largest number of patients who received top-quality fee-free healthcare during Mission Harmony-2015 .Conclusion Adjustment of medical service patterns according to the actual conditions could deliver a desired effect during overseas missions .