Greece

Elliniki Dhimodratia (Hellenic Republic)

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Land Area: 131,940 sq km
Population(2001est): 10,623,835
Life Expectancy at birth-Male: 76.03
Life Expectancy at birth-Female: 81.32
Birth Rate: 9.83/1000
Death Rate: 9.73/1000
Official Language: Greek
Literacy: 95%

Source:
Country Reports

PHTLS Coordinator

Vaso Tagkalaki
University of Patras Medical
School Dept. of Surgery
65 00 Rio Patras Greece
(F) 0030.61.993984
email: atls@med.upatras.gr

Other Links:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Greece Prehospital Links
International Ambulance

Reference Publications (posted June 13th, 2005)
Authors: Papaspyrou E. Setzis D. Grosomanidis V. Manikis D. Boutlis D. Ressos C.
Institution: E-Mail: cosel@hol.gr.
Title: International EMS systems: Greece.
Source: Resuscitation. Vol. 63(3)(pp 255-259), 2004.
Abstract: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Greece have been created to offer first aid, primary medical treatment if required, stabilisation and safe and rapid transfer to the closest appropriate hospital. To achieve these objectives, organised systems have been established with trained personnel and physicians, suitable equipment, communication centres and protocols. We present the Greek EMS system and explain its history, structure, training, cooperation with Emergency Departments (ED) and an outlook on the future. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.