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Medical Vulnerability in Natural Disasters: The Ethics of Responsibility and Response
… that a key concept in disaster ethics is that of medical vulnerability. Both specific populations and health systems are vulnerable to natural disasters, and addressing these vulnerabilities is essential for effective and ethical disaster relief. I draw from published ethical considerations in …
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Social Vulnerability and Public Health: Developing A Metric For Medical Emergency Management In Florida
<p>Individuals and communities with pre-existing medical conditions give rise to special needs populations that may require/necessitate additional resources in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. Emerging research in hazards and epidemiology has alluded to the inherent ties …