Publication: Optimizing the Use of a Precious Resource: The Role of Emergency Physicians in a Humanitarian Crisis
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2017
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Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
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Parmar, Parveen K., and P. Gregg Greenough. 2017. “Optimizing the Use of a Precious Resource: The Role of Emergency Physicians in a Humanitarian Crisis.” Western Journal of Emergency Medicine 18 (4): 607-615. doi:10.5811/westjem.2017.3.32718. http://dx.doi.org/10.5811/westjem.2017.3.32718.
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Emergency physicians (EP) are uniquely suited to provide care in crises as a result of their broad training, ability to work quickly and effectively in high-pressure, austere settings, and their inherent flexibility. While emergency medicine training is helpful to support the needs of crisis-affected and displaced populations, it is not in itself sufficient. In this article we review what an EP should carefully consider prior to deployment.
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