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

Key Points

• The aim is to identify how Canada’s health system can be better prepared for large-scale armed conflicts involving NATO.
• Developed a framework for medical readiness
• Assessed current capabilities of the civilian health system
• Analyzed potential challenges in casualty repatriation
• Identified potential overwhelming strain on civilian hospitals during conflict
• Highlighted need for better coordination between civilian and military medical systems