An episode of extreme violence often leads to POWs or refugees. Developing a sense of order, providing comfort, and caring for the sick and wounded in DP camps is the job of the health care system, whether at home or deployed, military or civilian. An optimal outcome requires tremendous amounts of planning, staff selection and education, and resource allocation. © 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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