In this study, introduction of an all-inclusive provincial trauma system was associated with an increased number of injured patients cared for in their local systems and improved trauma patient mortality and hospital length of stay.
Regionalization and funding reductions within the surgical program in the Capital Health Region have resulted in a small reduction in surgical volumes. There have been major changes in service provision and the way surgeons practice.
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