• Psychiatr. Clin. North Am. · Sep 2004

    System issues for psychiatrists responding to disasters.

    • Anastasia Holmes.
    • Disaster Psychiatry Outreach, 141 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10010, USA. holes@disasterpsych.org
    • Psychiatr. Clin. North Am. 2004 Sep 1; 27 (3): 541-58.

    AbstractPsychiatric response to disasters over the last 50 years has been sporadic and inconsistent. Psychiatrists have advocated for a place in the disaster response system, and at times they have demonstrated the unique contribution they can add to disaster preparedness and response. Still, it is likely that psychiatrists are overlooked in disaster planning and response. A psychiatrist's ability to respond to disasters requires a knowledge base in the operations of the emergency management system, the responsibilities of the public health system, and the role of voluntary agencies in disaster response. This article provides the foundation for the elements involved in US disaster response and highlights the key organizations, agencies, and disaster response systems to outline the framework in which psychiatrists may bring their professional skills to the people who need them most.

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