Preparing Canada’s health system for conflict: a framework for civilian–military medical readiness

Canadian Medical Association Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jeremy Richard Grushka, Nori Bradley, David Klein, Andrew Beckett
DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.252067
Cited by: 1

Abstract

Key points A major armed conflict involving Canada or its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies, including coalition ground combat with large-scale casualty repatriation to Canadian hospitals, could overwhelm Canada’s civilian health system well before it strains the country’s

Fields of Study & Subjects

Disaster Response and Management Trauma Hemostasis Coagulopathy Resuscitation Health and Conflict Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Publisher
CMA Impact Inc.
Volume
198
Issue
12
Pages
E447–E449
Publication date
29 March 2026
Language
EN