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International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 4/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | State of International EM

Emergency care in India: the building blocks

Authors: Imron Subhan, Anunaya Jain

Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine | Issue 4/2010

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Abstract

Background

The Republic of India, the world’s most populous democracy, has struggled with establishing Emergency Medical Care. However, with the recent recognition of Emergency Medicine as a formal specialty in medical training, there has been renewed vigor in the developments in the field.

Method and Results

We outline here the building blocks of the health care system in India, and the contribution each has made and is capable of making to the growth of emergency medical services. We also provide an account of the current situation of emergency medicine education in the country.

Conclusions

As we trace the development and status of emergency medicine in India, we offer insight into the current state of the field, what the future holds for the emergency medical community, and how we can get there.
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Metadata
Title
Emergency care in India: the building blocks
Authors
Imron Subhan
Anunaya Jain
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
International Journal of Emergency Medicine / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1865-1372
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1380
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12245-010-0223-7

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