Biological chemical and radiological terrorism : emergency preparedness and response for the primary care physician This book helps family physicians understand their roles in preparing for and responding to terrorist events. The text considers the physical and psychological impact of terrorism on providers and patients who are directly affected as well as the spillover effects. Proactive measures are outlined such as addressing concerns about risk. The text also details how to detect terrorist caused illness as early as possible how to provide defensive or preventative therapy and how to treat ill patients. In depth coverage of biologic agents (anthrax plague smallpox botulism tularemia and hemorrhagic viruses) chemical agents (nerve and blister) and radiologic agents is provided. Readers also learn how to counsel traumatized families. In addition the text examines the structure function and planning efforts of the public health system at the local state and federal levels. Emphasis is placed on how physicians can work with health officials on the delivery of preventive and therapeutic measures. Offering in depth coverage of biologic chemical and radiologic agents this timely book helps family physicians understand their role in preparing for and responding to terrorist events. The text considers the physical and psychological impact on providers and patients who are directly affected as well as spillover effects. It also examines the structure function and planning efforts of the public health system at the local state and federal levels. Emphasis is placed on how physicians can work with health officials on the delivery of preventive and therapeutic measures.