Military Medicine
Volume 146, Issue 12, 1981, Pages 842-845

Observations on medical care in a refugee camp in Thailand (Article)

Johnson D.E. , Williams R.G. , Burke D.S. , Murray B.E.
  • a Med. Dept. Activ., Ft. Benning, GA 31905, United States
  • b Med. Dept. Activ., Ft. Benning, GA 31905, United States
  • c Med. Dept. Activ., Ft. Benning, GA 31905, United States
  • d Med. Dept. Activ., Ft. Benning, GA 31905, United States

Abstract

In October 1979, the acute influx of Khmer refugees into Thailand required that US military medical personnel become responsible for the primary care of a large population of severely malnourished patients. The field hospital situation provided a 'best available' outline, if less than ideal forum, for the provision of civilian medical care in connection with the mass movement of populations secondary to war or prolonged natural disaster. Perhaps, civil affairs and medical planning agencies can gain some benefit from this experience.

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Index Keywords

ethnic or racial aspects geographic distribution refugee diarrhea Hospital Administration Nutrition Disorders therapy medical care Thailand Military Personnel Hospitals, Packaged human primary health care Refugees
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ISSN: 00264075
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English