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State of emergency medicine in South Africa

Authors: Lee A. Wallis, Sharadh R. Garach, Annemarie Kropman

Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine | Issue 2/2008

Abstract

Introduction

Emergency medicine is a new speciality in South Africa. It was first registered in 2003, and there are now 30 specialists in the country, with 10 new graduates from local registrar training programmes and over 40 trainees on four programmes across the country.

Conclusion

Emergency medicine is currently enjoying a governmental focus as part of the preparations towards the FIFA 2010 soccer World Cup. This article discusses the current structure of emergency care in South Africa.

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Title: State of emergency medicine in South Africa
Authors: Lee A. Wallis
Sharadh R. Garach
Annemarie Kropman
Publication date: 01-06-2008
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 1865-1372
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1380
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12245-008-0033-3

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State of emergency medicine in South Africa

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