Title
Disaster response from Australia: What is the role of Forward Teams?
Journal
Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease
Author(s)
Robertson, A.G.
Griffiths, E.K.
Norton, I
Weeramanthri, T.S.
Abstract
Large scale Australian civilian medical assistance teams were first deployed overseas in 2004.
The deployment of small Forward Teams in the early phase of a health disaster response allows for informed decisions on whether, and in what form, to deploy larger medical assistance teams.
The prime consideration is to support the capacity of local services to respond to the specific needs of the affected population.
In addition, Australian citizens caught up in large numbers in overseas disasters may need health assistance.
The deployment of small Forward Teams in the early phase of a health disaster response allows for informed decisions on whether, and in what form, to deploy larger medical assistance teams.
The prime consideration is to support the capacity of local services to respond to the specific needs of the affected population.
In addition, Australian citizens caught up in large numbers in overseas disasters may need health assistance.
Publication information
Travel Med Dis. 2011 Sep; 9(5): 249-252. doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2011.06.004
Date Issued
2011-09-01
Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Travel medicine and infectious disease
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