Virtual Mentor. May 2004, Volume 6, Number 5.

May 2004 Contents

Medicine's Response to Terrorism

Ethics Poll



Do you think that a terrorism attack in your community is:
Imminent.
Highly likely.
Likely.
Unlikely.
Very unlikely.

Did you prescribe ciprofloxacin for patients without a strict medical indication for it in the aftermath of the 2001 anthrax attacks?
Yes
No

Did you request a ciprofloxacin prescription for you or your family in the aftermath of the 2001 anthrax attacks?
Yes
No

Have you participated in any type of disaster preparedness training recently?
Yes
No

Do you think that money spent on homeland security and terrorism preparedness will strengthen public health services in the long run?
Yes
No

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From the Editor

Sudden New Demand on Curriculum and Practice
Julia C. Dombrowski
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Educating for Professionalism

Clinical Cases

Duty to Treat versus Personal Safety
Commentary by Mark T. Hughes and David Marcozzi
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Disaster Triage
Commentary by James F. Childress
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Request for Unnecessary Prophylaxis
Commentary by Janet Keating
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Journal Discussion

Human Subjects Research for Biochemical Antidotes
Susanna Smith
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Medical Education

Terrorism Preparedness for Practicing Physicians
James J. James
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Clinical Pearl

Disaster Life Support
Julia C. Dombrowski
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Law, Policy, and Society

Health Law

The Proposed Model State Emergency Health Powers Act
Faith Lagay
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Policy Forum

Terrorism and Intellectual Property Rights
David B. Resnick
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Bioterrorism and Health Care Reform: No Preparedness Without Access
Shane K. Green
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Medicine and Society

Citizen Samaritans and Public Perils: Our Duties to Doctors
Chalmers C. Clark
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Ethical Issues in Emergency Preparedness and Response for Health Professionals
Lisa A. Eckenwiler
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Op-Ed and Correspondence

Op-Ed

Terrorism "Preparedness": Diversion of Resources and Erosion of Trust
Victor W Sidel and Barry S. Levy
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Mitigating Psychological Effects of Terrorism and Disaster: An Essential Role for Physicians and Medical Staff
Jeffrey T. Mitchell
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History, Art, and Narrative

Medical Humanities

A Doctor's Duties in Terror-Struck Communities
Yishai Ofran
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Resources

Suggested Readings and Resources
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Test Questions
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About the Contributors
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