Dr. Hana Katan Urges Nationwide Protocol for Consistent Care of IDF Wounded After Rambam Controversy

In response to the recent controversy surrounding allegations against the medical staff at Rambam Hospital, Dr. Hana Katan has called for the establishment of a mandatory national protocol to ensure uniform treatment for IDF wounded soldiers from the moment they arrive at any hospital. In a video column addressing the incident involving a wounded soldier at Rambam and the ensuing public debate, Dr. Katan emphasized that after nearly three years of ongoing conflict, it is unacceptable for the care of injured soldiers to depend on the hospital they are taken to or local circumstances.

She stated, "A wounded soldier arriving at a hospital must know there is a system ready for him," highlighting the absence of a clear, unified procedure that tracks the soldier's identity, medical history, and ongoing needs. Dr. Katan stressed that treatment continuity must be guaranteed regardless of the hospital, and that care should not be subject to chance or personnel present at the time.

Given the high number of casualties sustained during the war, Dr. Katan argued that systemic change is imperative. She called for a clear protocol, defined responsibility, and a designated authority to oversee the care of wounded soldiers. She concluded by underscoring the human impact behind each casualty, reminding that every wounded soldier represents a life and family irrevocably changed, and that those defending the country deserve the assurance that the state supports them even after injury.