Approach to Care - Natural Disasters

This course introduces you to some of the public health and psychosocial issues associated with environmental disasters and the role that can be played by primary health practitioners in responding to individual and community impact.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the significant role of general practice in assisting communities and individuals in responding to emergencies.
• Describe the psychosocial implications of natural disasters on individuals, families and communities.
• Outline the public health impacts of natural disasters
• Identify the impact of climate change on rural communities