RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Hospex: A Historical View and the Need for Change JF Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps JO J R Army Med Corps FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group SP 193 OP 194 DO 10.1136/jramc-154-03-16 VO 154 IS 3 A1 CWFM Cox A1 P Roberts YR 2008 UL http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/content/154/3/193.2.abstract AB This article briefly describes the historical background of the Cold War Hospital Exercises from which the necessity for change was identified. The genesis of the current Role 3 Collective Clinical Training is outlined.