Section One: The Role of Community Family Physicians in Disaster Planning and Response (10 Minutes)

As illustrated during the COVID-19 pandemic and other recent global health emergencies, family physicians and primary care providers play a key role in supporting communities before, during and after a disaster occurs. In this section we will review the components of the disaster management cycle and explore the ways that you, as a family physician/primary care provider can contribute to disaster planning in your community.
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Welcome to the fourth module in the FM Pivot series!
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Introduction
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How can family doctors promote community resilience?
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Disaster Planning and Preparedness: The Big Picture
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Summary