Bioterrorism: Evaluating the Preparedness of Pediatricians In Michigan

• 2009

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• Curt Stankovic; Prashant Mahajan; Hong Ye; Robert Dunne; Stephen Knazik
PMID: 19194343DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/pec.0b013e318196ea81

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This article examines the bioterrorism preparedness of pediatricians in Michigan through a survey conducted in 2006. Findings reveal that while the majority of respondents acknowledge terrorism as a threat, especially biological agents, they feel underprepared for a bioterrorist attack. Only half have a workplace disaster plan, a small percentage feel adequately prepared, and most lack certifications and training related to bioterrorism. The study highlights the need for enhanced educational programs to boost pediatricians' readiness for potential biological events, as indicated by their expressed desire for more training and specific preferences for educational formats.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Algorithms; Confidence Intervals; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medicine; Health Surveys; Michigan; Pediatrics; Physicians; Bioterrorism; Surveys and Questionnaires

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Michigan

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