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. 2024 Oct 7:387:e078647.
doi: 10.1136/bmj-2023-078647.

Foresight approaches for future health shocks: integration into policy making and accompanying research priorities

Christina Pagel  1 , Duncan A Robertson  2   3 , Christian A Yates  4
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Foresight approaches for future health shocks: integration into policy making and accompanying research priorities

Christina Pagel et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Christina Pagel and colleagues argue that foresight approaches are key to preparedness for emergencies such as covid-19 and that these must be integrated within policy making at all levels

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: We have read and understood The BMJ policy on declaration of interests and have the following interests to declare: none.

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Diagram depicting the relation between decision makers, experts, and the public, incorporating the six essential principles (shown in blue). Clear plans flow from an articulation of fundamental values and defining clear objectives (principle 1). Communication of risk, involving decision makers from the start (principle 4), and including broad expertise (principle 6) are all key parts of pursuing long term resilience (principle 3). Situational awareness (principle 5) must flow from people on the ground (including the public, where possible). Systems thinking (principle 2) should underlie everything
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