Trauma drama: act one: advocates of a trauma care system for Ohio have little to show after years of work, efforts hamstrung by political, demographic and economic barriers

Article Abstract:

Government opposition and demographic and economic barriers have stymied efforts to create a statewide trauma system in Ohio. Critics assert that the state's abundance of health care resources clearly indicates that Ohio does not need a trauma system, while proponents claim that statistical data regarding traumatic injuries indicates that a state-wide system could benefit citizens. Rural hospitals in the state remain wary of the plan.

Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Political activity, Physicians, Medical professions, Ohio

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Act two: Oregon is one of the few states with a fully integrated trauma system, the result of consensus-building, support from state leaders and public awareness

Article Abstract:

The bizarre death of Carolyn Winfield was crucial to the creation of a statewide trauma system in Oregon. Although efforts to create a statewide system were underway prior to her death, the media attention garnered from the event made the initiative a visible public policy issue. Oregon remains one of only a few states which have successfully created a statewide trauma system.

Oregon

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