CHAPTER I
The Australian Army Medical Corps at the Outbreak of War
The Call for Hospitals—Appeal to the Medical Profession, and the Response—Raising the Units
CHAPTER II
The Voyage of the "Kyarra"
Lack of Adequate Preparation—Difficulties of Organisation—Ptomaine Poisoning
CHAPTER III
Arrival and Settlement in Egypt
Disposal of the Hospital Units—Treatment of Camp Cases—The Acquisition of Many Buildings—Where the Thanks of Australia are Due
CHAPTER IV
The Rush of Wounded and Rapid Expansion of Hospitals
Saving the Situation—Period of Improvisation—Shortage of Staff and Equipment—How the Expansion was effected—The Number of Sick and Wounded
CHAPTER V
Convalescent Depots
Evacuation of Convalescent Sick and Wounded from Congested Hospitals—Keeping the Hospitals Free—Libels on the Egyptian Climate—Discipline
CHAPTER VI
Evacuation of the Unfit
Relieving the Pressure on the Hospitals and Convalescent Depots—Back to Duty or Australia—Methods adopted—Transport of Invalids by Sea and Train
CHAPTER VII
Sickness and Mortality amongst Australians
The Dangers of Camp Life—Steps taken to prevent Epidemics—Nature of Diseases contracted and Deaths resulting—Defective Examination of Recruits—Ophthalmic and Aural Work—The Fly Pest—Low Mortality—The Egyptian Climate again—Surgical Work and Sepsis—Cholera—Infectious Diseases
CHAPTER VIII
Venereal Diseases
The Greatest Problem of Camp Life in Egypt—Conditions in Cairo—Methods taken to limit Infection—Military and Medical Precautions—Soldiers' Clubs
CHAPTER IX
The Red Cross Work
Its Value and Limitations—Origin in Australia—Report of Executive Officer in Egypt—Red Cross Policy—Defects of Civil and Advantages of Military Administration—What was actually done in Egypt
CHAPTER X
Suggested Reforms
Defects which became Obvious in War-time—Recommendations to promote Efficiency—Dangers to be avoided—Conclusion
CHAPTER XI
Postscript
Closure of Australian Hospitals—The Fly Campaign—Venereal Diseases—Y.M.C.A. and Red Cross—Multiplicity of Funds—Prophylaxis—Condition of Recruits on Arrival—Hospital Organisation—The Help given by Anglo-Egyptians
APPENDIXES
I
Translation of Geneva Convention of July 6, 1906
II
Convention for the Adaptation of the Principles of the Geneva Convention to Maritime War
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