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Dedicated to the military-related mission and military staff Enables protection of operations and civilian personnel during armed conflicts and when needed Enables quick resource distribution when required because of existing procedures and hierarchy Allows incorporation of nonmedical staff into the military system Better administration and organized leadership necessary for the military missions Enables the recruitment of medical staff with the necessary psychological and physiological mindset Better focus on security and safety issues Humanitarian Assistance in Disaster Relief Less detailed management from superiors within the military, clear task/orders, and hierarchy No “escapes” service when it slams, i.e., there are no alternatives when a crisis strikes
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Military medicine-related knowledge, experience, practice, and routines (e.g., trauma and mental care) A smaller medical group with more focused and standardized equipment, supplies, and budget Offers educational opportunities besides the ordinary system Faster and accessible care for the members does not influence civilian healthcare queues Available for service staff abroad (no need to be engaged with the local healthcare system) Possible primary healthcare and checkups with associated care needs such as physiotherapy More comfortable with organizing military-related research and development projects
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Disadvantages with a separate military healthcare system
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High costs of material and for transferring knowledge Difficult to recruit personnel to work in high-risk zones, and to move and work in different areas Lack of long-term career development. Only a few remain in the military healthcare Ill-prepared for civilian life Lack of compatibility of the missions with that of civilians Conflict of interests, in leadership, and management, and delay in activation Defense healthcare is subject to military command and control and employees must faithfully follow up during crises Civilians’ fears of military presence Lack of compatibility in materials and methods creates misunderstanding in interagency collaboration A separate Military Healthcare System is less available for collaboration with other organizations
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