Tag Archives: Emergency management

Hitting the Wall: Legal, Ethical, and Logistical Barriers to Medical Preparedness

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on medical preparedness is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT. * * *  Image via Wikipedia   You’ve done your research, rolled-up your sleeves and … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Disasters

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post is contributed by Dan,  a wilderness guide, who has led teams of doctors and nurses on medical diaster response trips throughout the world.  What does a person who has “been there, done that” have to say? * … Continue reading →

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The Challenges of Medical Preparedness in a High-Tech Age

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  In the first of a series, he raises a number of issues that other readers may … Continue reading →

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