TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2004//
TI  - The role of the public in the management of public health risks
JO  - Australian and New Zealand journal of public health
A1  - Beard, Jennifer
A1  - Birden, H
SP  - 415
EP  - 417
VL  - 28
IS  - 5
N2  - 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.
LA  - 
SN  - 1326-0200
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -