Preparedness for chemical, radiologic and nuclear incidents among a sample of emergency physicians' and general practitioners'—a qualitative study

Purpose This study describes preparedness of emergency physicians and general practitioners following chemical, radiological nuclear incidents. Design/methodology/approach Five six were interviewed individually, data was analysed using qualitative content analysis. Findings The results showed that physicians' for incidents is linked to one main category: be an expert seek expertise two categories: preparations before receiving CRN patients, physical examination treatment patients with subcategories. Research limitations/implications have implications further research on the complexity generalist vs specialist competence knowledge when responding Originality/value provides insights regarding among at departments primary healthcare centres.