Surgical, trauma and telehealth capacity in Indigenous communities in Northern Quebec: a cross-sectional survey.
Allyson KisTarek RazekJeremy GrushkaNathalie BoulangerLarry WattDan DeckelbaumKosar KhwajaPaola FataEvan G WongPublished in: Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie (2023)
Acute care capacity in Nunavik appears heterogeneous, with readily available equipment and supplies, but a lack of personnel capable of performing lifesaving procedures. To address the need for telemedicine, future initiatives should focus on improving funding, administrative support, physical spaces and quality-improvement initiatives.