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Review
. 2005 Feb;19(21):33-6.
doi: 10.7748/ns2005.02.19.21.33.c3795.

Responding to international disasters

Susan Campbell  1
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Review

Responding to international disasters

Susan Campbell. Nurs Stand. 2005 Feb.

Abstract

Large-scale disasters attract broad coverage by the media and images of death and destruction circulate worldwide in minutes. This prompts the authorities in disaster-stricken areas to request external medical teams, and well-intentioned countries and aid organisations dispatch them to offer care for the victims (World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization (WHO/PAHO) 2004a). This article provides information on disaster management for those with an interest in responding to international disasters such as the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004.

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