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Optimizing the Use of a Precious Resource: The Role of Emergency Physicians in a Humanitarian Crisis

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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… Click to show full abstract

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.

Keywords: medicine; emergency; use precious; optimizing use; emergency physicians; crisis

Journal Title: Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Year Published: 2017

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