When Disaster Strikes, Humanity Becomes our Patient.
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Commentary Introduction I volunteered at a hospital in Haiti for one week in the month following the disastrous earthquake of January 12, 2010. This article discusses natural disasters in general with a focus on earthquakes , and the geography and timing of patient presentation. I will also discuss the role of family physicians in disaster response, and share my own experience as a resident family doctor.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Permanente journal
دوره 15 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011