An Operational Clinical Skill Set for the ADF General Surgeon: a proposal and proof of concept

摘要

Hippocrates recognised that civilian practice alone does not prepare military surgeons for the trauma they may treat while deployed. Similarly, many medical professionals acknowledge that the technical and non-technical skills required of military General Surgeons are unique to the combat environment. Civilian general surgery practice is increasingly characterised by subspecialisation and minimally invasive operative techniques. In contrast, combat surgery continues to rely upon a breadth of experience and traditional approaches that may be less familiar to contemporary surgeons.