Focus On Disaster Medicine And Preparedness

Guest: James J. James, MD, DrPH, MHA Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD Where can a physician get disaster life support training, and what does it entail? Joining host Dr. Bill Rutenberg for a lively discussion of this novel concept is Dr. James James. A retired brigadier general, Dr. James is the director of the American Medical Association Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response. He is also the editor in chief of the journal Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. You'll learn about a unique series of courses currently available to train physicians and medical personnel how to function as effective healthcare providers and team leaders during times of disaster.