The Development of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in the Republic of Ireland.
Air Medical Journal · 2023-01-01 · Other / unclear
Abstract
Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) have formed an integral component of the Irish health care system for the past decade; yet, the factors leading their commencement, their evolutions over this time, and the current model of service delivery have not been widely published. Aeromedical service provision may vary significantly from country to country and may also vary regionally within countries. A health system's necessities; capacity and maturity; the level of state, corporate, private, or community investment; and the capacity of the contracted service provider are all factors that influence the service provision. This research article describes the historic factors leading to a military and health system collaboration to HEMS during an era of health care reform. Over the past decade, the Irish health system has undergone significant reconfiguration and centralization of services, leading to increased demands on emergency medical ground and air medical services. Future advancements in aeromedical service provision require an innate understanding of the current model. This article adds to the knowledge base, informs policy makers, and supports decision making surrounding HEMS provision and the potential to explore military and health system collaborations and enhanced overall service provision.
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Helicopter & air ambulance · Interagency collaboration · Military & tactical · Prehospital physicians
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