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- Title
Primary care's preparedness for extreme weather events.
- Authors
Nunes, Ana Raquel; Dale, Jeremy
- Abstract
The article discusses the impact of extreme weather events on primary care services and the need for preparedness in the face of climate change. It emphasizes the importance of primary care teams in addressing the health issues associated with extreme weather events and promoting resilience and recovery. The article also highlights the need for a multifaceted approach to preparedness, including collaboration with various stakeholders and addressing evidence gaps. It calls for leadership, adequate resourcing, and community engagement in planning for extreme weather events. The article concludes by emphasizing the urgency of taking action to safeguard patients and the resilience of primary care in the face of the climate emergency.
- Subjects
EXTREME weather; PRIMARY care; PREPAREDNESS; WEATHER &; climate change; CLIMATE change &; health
- Publication
British Journal of General Practice, 2024, Vol 74, Issue 743, p248
- ISSN
0960-1643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3399/bjgp24x738249