The health impacts of being held hostage, even after being freed

Hostage situations have widespread physical and mental effects that can last a lifetime, even after release. <b>Rebecca Root</b> reports on research findings and how doctors treat these patients

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BMJ
Published
2026-01-14
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.s35
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Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
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The health impacts of being held hostage, even after being freed

Rebecca L Root
BMJ
Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
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The health impacts of being held hostage, even after being freed

Rebecca L Root
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Abstract

Hostage situations have widespread physical and mental effects that can last a lifetime, even after release. <b>Rebecca Root</b> reports on research findings and how doctors treat these patients

BMJVol. 392
Transnational Press London (GB)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 89%
Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
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