J Emerg Med
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Belarus is a small eastern European nation between Poland and Russia. Except for the lingering effects of Chernobyl radiation contamination, its system of health care and, in particular, emergency care has received little attention in the world literature. Emergency medical care is organized similarly to that provided in Russia and other European countries. ⋯ EDs, many patients have a minimal evaluation after admission to the actual ward or hospital ICU. Emergency Medicine has not been officially organized as a specialty. Opportunities exist for interchange and discussion on the delivery of emergency care.