Summary
A hospital in Israel is preparing to care for Israeli hostages freed by Hamas in Gaza. The Rabin Medical Center, where Dr. Mikhal Steinman and her team work, specializes in what they describe as "captivity medicine" to address both the physical and mental health challenges experienced by hostages. This will be the hospital's third time providing support for freed hostages.
Key Facts
- Twenty hostages are set to be released as part of an agreement between Israel and Hamas.
- The Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva will receive some of the freed hostages.
- This is the third time the hospital's team has cared for freed hostages.
- "Captivity medicine" is a term used to describe the care provided to these individuals.
- Hostages often show long-term physical and psychological effects from captivity.
- The care team includes nutritionists, social workers, mental health experts, and other medical staff.
- Hostages often need time before showing symptoms, which can develop over weeks.
- Special accommodations are made for hostages and their families with private rooms and flexible care plans.
