Review Article

Disaster Management and Physician Preparedness

Authors: Ajoy Kumar, MD, FAAFP,, Eilene Weibley, MD

Abstract

There are an increasing amount and variety of disasters occurring throughout the United States. Many of these disasters require physicians to provide medical assistance. This article provides a brief introduction to disaster preparedness and its recent history and physicians’ obligations, role, education, preparation, and response. It is the intent of this article to increase awareness and provide pathways for physician education and involvement.

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