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We Dare Not Fail: Preparing Junior Military Medical Officers for 21st-century Conflict

‘The mothers and fathers of America will give you their sons and daughters…with the confidence in you that you will not needlessly waste their lives. And you dare not. That’s…

Chronic Pain in Veterans – A Way Forward

Chronic pain is three times more prevalent in veterans than in the non-veteran population, with a link to trauma and mental health conditions. At the 45th International Committee of Military…

Blending Power with Force: The Power of Mindfulness and its relevance to the Australian Defence Force

The Commander of the coalition forces in Iraq, US Army Major General Walter Piatt, had the job of walking the tightrope every minute of his role. On the one hand,…

Travelling Towards Transition – Considerations for the Military Family

Military-to-civilian transition is a complex and active process. Although researchers have concentrated on the experience of the serving member, there has been growing international recognition that transition involves and affects…

Scaffolded Clinical Skills Development for Clinical Managers in the Royal Australian Navy

The Clinical Manager (CM) has been described as a linchpin to the healthcare capabilities of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Education and development for this important role has undergone substantial…

Civilian university and military collaborative partnerships: bridging the divide between healthcare professionals and practices

Many Defence organisations have demonstrated the beneficial outcomes of effective collaboration with external agencies.1, 2 Research undertaken in 2017 by the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) advocates for the…

The Camino de Santiago An Ancient Way – A Way Back for Veterans?

Keywords: camino de santiago, mental health, pilgrimage, veterans’ health Preface This article is based on the Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Award winning presentation delivered at the annual conference of the…

Paramedics in the Australian Defence Force – A Time for Change?

Paramedics in the Australian Defence Force – A Time for Change? Lauren D’Arcy Abstract Paramedic practice is rapidly changing due to the ongoing pressures on health care systems. Paramedics are…

Futuristic Utilization of Tactical Night Vision Goggles in Darkness by Combat Medics

Sedat BILGE M.D. Emergency Physician Specialist (sedatotuz@gmail.com), Gulhane Research and Training Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey, 06010 Attila AYDIN M.D. Emergency Physician Specialist (drattilaaydin@gmail.com), Gulhane Research and…

A Commentary: Rethinking approaches to Resilience and Mental Health Training

M. Crane, D. Boga Abstract While exposure to demands are normally considered to drain resources and threaten wellbeing, some people experience growth and development from adversity that fosters adaptations in…