Disaster Health Management A Primer for Students and Practitioners

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Synopsis

The second edition of this leading textbook provides the definitive guide to disaster health management. From the key concepts, principles and terminology, to systems for mitigation, planning, response and recovery, it gives readers a comprehensive overview of every aspect of this emerging field. Split into eight parts, the book begins by drawing the parameters of disaster health management before outlining key elements such as communication, community engagement and legal issues. It then moves on to discuss preparing for potential disasters, managing and mitigating their impact, and then recovering in the aftermath. Offering key insights into evaluation, leadership and the psychosocial aspects of disaster health management, the new edition also features a range of international case studies, including those outlining the management of COVID-19.It is essential reading for both students and practitioners engaging in this important work.

Book details

Edition:: 2
Author:: Gerry FitzGerald, Stacey Pizzino, Penelope Burns, Colin Myers, Mike Tarrant, Ben Ryan, Marie Fredriksen, Peter Aitken
ISBN:: 9781003829652
Related ISBNs:: 9781032626611, 9781032626604, 9781032139401, 9781003829720, 9781032626611, 9781317434856, 9781032626604, 9781032139401
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Pages:: 398
Reading age:: Not specified
Includes images:: No
Date of addition:: 2024-01-17
Usage restrictions:: Copyright
Copyright by:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Categories:: Medicine, Nonfiction