Lijecnicki vjesnik 2022;144(9-10)
Disaster Medicine – Are We Ready?
Josip Žunić, Dražen Tufeković, Mario Vrabac
Abstract
The text considers the readiness of medicine and the health system to act in the circumstances of disasters. The Homeland War, earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic are cited as an experiential framework, which required a quick and organized response from health services. The need for systematic preservation of acquired experiences, resource planning, education of healthcare professionals and preparation for future extraordinary events is emphasized.