The effects of a disaster on healthcare can range from conditions that immediately besiege the system with large numbers of patients, to catastrophes that strai

This book documents how nurses have shown their dedication, courage, expertise and compassion in helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from di

This timely volume describes and analyzes the nursing response to a variety of historic and recent global disasters that occurred between 1885 and 2012, includi

This textbook describes what nurses need to know about pediatric disaster nursing, including public policy, and addresses preparedness for all types of disaster

This book aims to serve as a guide for the teachers and students of nursing on the knowledge and skills in managing the human aspect of the disasters. It deals