| Description |
ix, 42 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm |
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regular print |
| Series |
ABC series from BMJ |
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ABC series (Malden, Mass.) |
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ABC series from BMJ
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ABC series (Malden, Mass.)
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| Contents |
Humanitarian assistance : standards, skills, training, and experience / Marion Birch, Simon Miller -- Natural disasters / Anthony D. Redmond -- Needs assessment of humanitarian crises / Anthony D. Redmond -- Public health in the aftermath of disasters / Eric K. Noji -- Military approach to medical planning in humanitarian operations / Martin C.M. Bricknell, Tracey MacCormack -- Principles of war surgery / Steve J. Mannion, Eddie Chaloner -- The special needs of children and women / John Seaman, Sarah Maguire -- Displaced populations and long term humanitarian assistance / Maria Kett -- Psychological aspects of providing medical humanitarian aid / Ian Palmer -- Conflict recovery and intervening in hospitals / James M. Ryan, Peter F. Mahoney, Cara Macnab -- Approaches to conflict resolution / Ewan W. Anderson -- Weapons of mass destruction : threats and responses / Christine Gosden, Derek Gardener |
| Summary |
"The ABC of Conflict and Disaster gives a clear, concise overview of different global situations where medical professionals may be able to provide invaluable humanitarian assistance. It covers topics such as the training and skills needed to cope in an emergency situation as well as the special needs of women and children, and public health in the aftermath of a disaster. It deals with subjects such as earthquakes and landslides as well as nuclear incidents and biological warfare both nationally and internationally." "Written by experienced professionals in the field, this is an excellent resource for any aid worker or health professional considering going to, training to go to, or having been to a disaster or conflict situation."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographic references and index |
| Subject |
Disaster medicine.
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Disasters -- Health aspects.
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Health risk assessment.
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Disaster relief.
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Disasters.
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Emergency Medical Services.
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Disasters.
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Emergency Medical Services.
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| Author |
Redmond, Anthony D.
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| LC no. |
2005022942 |
| ISBN |
0727917269 |
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9780727917263 |
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