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Lessons Learned from Research at Three-Mile Island and Goiania, Brazil
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Collins, Daniel L. |
| Copyright Year | 1996 |
| Abstract | Competence The people whom we serve as professionals assume that we are competent to do what we are called to do, even in a disaster. Yet, we very well may find ourselves ill-prepared for some of the specific situations we may encounter. For example, a paramedic may be required to make medical decisions that go beyond his or her training or prior experiences. A mental health worker may be required to intervene in a situation of suicidality without specific training or prior experience in such. As professionals, most of us have ethical guidelines regarding competence that limit our actions to those for which we are fully qualified by education, training, and/or experience. However, in a disaster, we may find ourselves called upon to serve in ways that push the boundaries of that education and experience. Furthermore, at the time, we may not have access to a colleague who more appropriately could serve the disaster victim, or at least offer consultation or supervision. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1017/S1049023X0004262X |
| Volume Number | 11 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S1049023X0004262X |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
