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The Evolution of Disaster and Counterterrorism Medicine—An Introduction

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The specialties of disaster and counterterrorism medicine have continued to evolve based on the demand for medical responses to these unique and demanding environments. These medical responses are relevant to all medical specialties; however, surgeons play a particularly critical role. This is evidenced from decades of humanitarian and military surgical involvement. Numerous roles are present and include both administrative/leadership and active response.

Source: The American Surgeon

DOI: 10.1177/00031348241292729

Authors: Joshua E. Lane, Derrick Tin

Institutions: Mercer University, Emory University, Augusta University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Response and Management

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,950

OpenAlex ID: W4403566442

FWCI: 1.024

Cites: 7

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10