A Pearson

Articles by A Pearson


An Operational Clinical Skill Set for the ADF General Surgeon: a proposal and proof of concept

Background Hippocrates recognised that civilian practice alone does not prepare military surgeons for the trauma they may treat while deployed. Similarly, many medical professionals acknowledge that the technical and non-technical skills required of military General Surgeons are unique to the combat environment. Civilian general surgery practice is increasingly characterised by subspecialisation and minimally invasive operative… Read more »

By K Bender , E Smartt , A Mahoney and A Pearson In   Issue Volume 29 No. 4 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2021-49418178/JMVH Vol 29 No 4

Operational Clinical Readiness Pathways – An individualised training model to prepare ADF general surgeons for deployment

Abstract Background: Modern developments in civilian surgical practice have driven a shift in general surgeons’ experience towards subspecialised and minimally invasive approaches, while military surgery continues to rely on a breadth of skills and traditional open techniques. The authors have previously described an Operational Clinical Skill Set (OCSS) for deployable ADF General Surgeons. It is… Read more »

By A Pearson , A Mahoney and K W Bender In   Issue Volume 29 No. 4 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2021-72264843/JMVH Vol 29 No 4