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ATS and smoke response
Citation:
Rappold, A. ATS and smoke response. American Thoracic Society, Dallas, TX, May 18, 2019.
Impact/Purpose:
This is a short talk on challenges in health risk communications during smoke episodes for America Thoracic Society workshop on impacts of Wildfire smoke
Description:
This abstract represents a short talk that Dr Rappold will give at ATS Project Committee: Respiratory Impacts of Wildfire Smoke: Future Challenges and Policy Opportunities. The abstract for the workshop is attached. . Physicians and health care providers (P&HCp) can play a key role in all stages of emergency management (smoke and health). Response – most likely point of entry for P&HCp. Prevention and Preparedness – desired stage of impact for P&HC. Research study: Exploring Communication Between Patients and Providers; Integrating Air Quality Health Into Cardiovascular Care