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More Short-term Volunteer Staffing for Public Health An Independent Policy Statement

Authors: FRED WURLITZER MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper is an independent policy statement recommending more shortterm volunteer staffing for the US Public Health Service. I propose a Public Health survey of all physicians to determine their willingness to serve short-term, so that those available can be mobilized. Public Health should redirect its recruitment efforts, eliminate bureaucratic hindrances, develop a cadre of generalists and specialists, and designate appropriate organizations that can incorporate existing medical personnel.

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