@article{ref1,
title="The role of the public in the management of public health risks",
journal="Australian and New Zealand journal of public health",
year="2004",
author="Beard, Jennifer and Birden, H",
volume="28",
number="5",
pages="415-417",
abstract="Objective: To critique current models of public involvement in the management of public health risks.<br /><br /> Methods: Two case studies are used to highlight the challenges of contemporary practice.<br /><br /> Results: Current models often result in affected communities having perceptions of risk that conflict with those responsible for risk management. This can lead to ineffective decision making.<br /><br /> Conclusions: Involving the public throughout the risk assessment and risk management process may lessen conflict and result in better decisions.<br /><br /> Implications: Those responsible for responding to public health risks should aim for transparent processes that highlight assumptions and uncertainties, and involve the public wherever possible.",
language="",
issn="1326-0200",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}