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- Talk
- 09/06/2022
- CANADA
International Voices Roundtable: Challenges, Commonalities and Relevance to Global Orthopaedics: Efforts in Ukraine - Local and International
Description
In this presentation, John Skinner discusses the challenges faced by the British Orthopedic Association (BOA) amidst ongoing pressures from the pandemic and increasing waiting lists for elective surgeries. He notes the significant rise in waiting times, emphasizing the concerning trend of patients avoiding hospitals during the crisis, which has resulted in millions of lost referrals. He emphasizes the importance of education, training, and inclusion in surgical fields, particularly for underrepresented groups in medicine.
Skinner highlights the global orthopedic landscape, with a focus on trauma and injury as critical health issues. He reflects on the invasion of Ukraine, detailing the humanitarian and medical crisis stemming from the conflict, including the immense needs of orthopedic surgeons who are now performing battlefield trauma management
He illustrates the importance of providing effective trauma management training, and coordination efforts between UK and Ukrainian medical professionals. He stresses the necessity of local capacity building to ensure regions impacted by violence can manage their own medical responses, rather than relying solely on international aid.
The presentation concludes with a call for collective action and education globally, to equip local healthcare providers with the necessary skills to handle trauma in their environments, advocating for a sustainable model that empowers communities worldwide.