Process of care for battle casualties at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center: Part III. Physical medicine and rehabilitation service

Paul F Pasquina; Jeffrey Gambel; Leslie S Foster; Ann Kim; William C Doukas

doi:10.7205/milmed.171.3.206

Process of care for battle casualties at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center: Part III. Physical medicine and rehabilitation service

Mil Med. 2006 Mar;171(3):206-8. doi: 10.7205/milmed.171.3.206.

Authors

Paul F Pasquina¹, Jeffrey Gambel, Leslie S Foster, Ann Kim, William C Doukas

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307, USA.

PMID: 16602516
DOI: 10.7205/milmed.171.3.206

Abstract

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service provides a critical role in the assessment, management, and disposition of the newly injured combatant. This role has been well demonstrated during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Military physiatrists are uniquely suited to support military service members as they maximize their function and either return to duty or transition to civilian life.

MeSH terms

Amputees
Continuity of Patient Care*
District of Columbia
Hospitals, Military / organization & administration*
Humans
Military Medicine / organization & administration*
Military Personnel*
Patient Care Team*
Physical Therapy Department, Hospital / organization & administration*
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine*
Process Assessment, Health Care*
Software Design
United States
Warfare*
Wounds and Injuries / rehabilitation*