Improving Collaboration in Times of Crisis: Integrating Physicians in Disaster Preparedness and Health Emergency Management

Doctors of BC Position: Doctors and other health care providers play a critical role when disasters strike. Doctors of BC recommends raising physician awareness of training and leadership opportunities, promoting practical resources to prepare physicians for emergencies, and by promoting CME training on emergency preparedness planning. To better incorporate the health system in emergency preparedness planning, a Health Emergency Framework should be developed.