Citation

Campbell S. Nurs. Stand. (1987) 2005; 19(21): 33-36.

Affiliation

Goal, Kampala, Uganda. masc@utlonline.co.ug

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Royal College of Nursing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15727016

Abstract

Large-scale disasters attract broad coverage by the media and images of death and destruction circulate worldwide in minutes. This prompts the authorities in disaster-stricken areas to request external medical teams, and well-intentioned countries and aid organisations dispatch them to offer care for the victims (World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization (WHO/PAHO). This article provides information on disaster management for those with an interest in responding to international disasters such as the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004.