| Medical preparation for terrorism in Australia. Is luck running out for "the lucky country? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15074484 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Recent world events have forced Australia to re-examine its role on the world stage and its susceptibility to terrorist attacks. The authors examine the brief historical exposure of Australia to the phenomenon of terrorism, and review the geopolitical climate and features that may render it more susceptible to attack in the future. Australia's emergency management structure is outlined, and its current state of medical preparedness for a terrorist incident is critically reviewed. |
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Authors:
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David G E Caldicott; Nicholas A Edwards |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Prehospital and disaster medicine Volume: 18 ISSN: 1049-023X ISO Abbreviation: Prehosp Disaster Med Publication Date: 2003 Apr-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-04-12 Completed Date: 2004-05-11 Revised Date: 2011-12-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8918173 Medline TA: Prehosp Disaster Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 57-65 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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Emergency Department, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia. dcaldico@mail.rah.sa.gov.au |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Australia Crisis Intervention / organization & administration Disaster Planning / organization & administration* Emergency Medical Services / organization & administration* Female Forecasting Humans Incidence Male Relief Work / organization & administration Risk Assessment Security Measures* Terrorism / prevention & control*, statistics & numerical data*, trends |
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