Process of care for battle casualties at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center: Part III. Physical medicine and rehabilitation service.
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service provides a critical role in the assessment, management, and disposition of the newly injured combatant. This role has been well demonstrated during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Military physiatrists are uniquely suited to support military service members as they maximize their function and either return to duty or transition to civilian life.
Pasquina
Paul F
PF
Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307, USA.
Gambel
Jeffrey
J
Foster
Leslie S
LS
Kim
Ann
A
Doukas
William C
WC
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