Disaster management and physician preparedness.
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چکیده
There are an increasing amount and variety of disasters occurring throughout the United States. Many of these disasters require physicians to provide medical assistance. This article provides a brief introduction to disaster preparedness and its recent history and physicians' obligations, role, education, preparation, and response. It is the intent of this article to increase awareness and provide pathways for physician education and involvement.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Southern medical journal
دوره 106 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013