title: The evolution of the Rhode Island trauma system: where do we stand?
abstract: The Rhode Island Trauma System today has been shown to demonstrate several positive attributes in the delivery of patient care; however, ongoing efforts need to continue in the realms of field and inter-facility communication, efficiency in inter-hospital transfer, and rehabilitation services. Through ongoing dialogue and the fundamental desire to improve, it remains our goal to provide patients the best care possible during one of the most stressful times of their lives.
authors.affiliation: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, USA. sgregg@lifespan.org
authors.forename: Shea C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Gregg
authors.forename: David T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Harrington
authors.forename: Charles A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004634:Emergency Medical Technicians / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D054527:Mass Casualty Incidents; D008875:Middle Aged; D012237:Rhode Island / Q000453:epidemiology; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000592:standards; D014218:Triage / Q000592:standards; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*