AJMC September 26, 2024
As hurricane season approaches, doctors, pharmacists, and clinics prepare for treating their patients when accessibility is limited.
Making sure that patients can receive health care is of vital importance when natural disaster is on the horizon. With hurricane season fast approaching the states bordering the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean, health care professionals need to prepare for treating patients who may not be able to access health care for an indeterminate amount of time. Collaboration and preparation among multiple teams is of paramount importance to addressing natural disasters when it comes to health care.
The period from June through December is usually regarded as hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean and acts as the primary natural disaster that affects...