Management of Dead Bodies After Disasters: A Field

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Management of Dead Bodies After Disasters: A Field Manual for First Responders

Natural disasters frequently overwhelm local syste

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By Oliver Morgan (ed); Morris Tidball-Binz (ed); Dana Van Alphen (ed)
Year: 2006
Pages: 47
Binding Paperback
ISBN 9275126305

Product Code: 1422308820

Description

Natural disasters frequently overwhelm local systems that care for the deceased. Consequently, the respon. for the immediate response falls on local org. & commun. The absence of specialist advice amplifies the problems, often resulting in the mismanage. of human remains. This is significant because the way victims are treated has a profound & long-lasting effect on the mental health of survivors & communities. Also, correct ident. of the dead has legal significance for inheritance & insurance that can impact on families & relatives. Contents: Coord.; Infectious Disease Risks; Body Recovery; Storage & Ident. of Dead Bodies; Info. Mgmt.; Long-Term Storage & Disposal of Dead Bodies; Commun. & the Media; Support to Families & Relatives.

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