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Trauma Surgeon Flees Chaos of Haiti

25 January 2010

“Surgeons [who] expect to just show up and operate are delusional”  – Dr. Dean Lorich

This is a truly riveting account of a volunteer medical mission to Haiti, written by a surgeon who has recently returned from the ravaged country. Dr. Dean Lorich is a trauma surgeon from New York City who wrote a letter describing what he and his team experienced during his trip to Haiti, and sent it to Dr. Val of Better Health Network who will be interviewing him soon for more information.  After treating a number of patients, Dr. Lorich and his team needed armed security to get out of the hospital safely and back to the airport for departure.

If you are thinking of going to Haiti to help out, this may help you to prepare.  Please be careful and know that your heroism is inspirational and even life-changing to so many people.  Even if you’re not considering a trip to Haiti, this is a fascinating read, and an eye-opening story about the situation medical professionals are facing there. 

More: Read Dr. Lorich’s incredible story

– Kevin

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