January 2002 • Volume 8 • Number 1
AMA PSA directs patients to FPs, Web site for bioterrorism information
In a nationwide bioterrorism education effort, the AMA last month distributed a televised public service announcement directing patients to consult their family physician and the AMA Web site for up-to-date information on biological and chemical terrorist attacks.
The PSA is part of a comprehensive AMA program to educate patients and physicians on how to respond to such attacks. The Web site is http://www.ama-assn.org -- at the site, click on "Bioterrorism and Medical Preparedness."
In addition, all physicians in the AMA will receive a CD-ROM with clinical information on biowarfare threats such as anthrax and smallpox, as well as details on hospital preparedness and the medical management of biological and chemical casualties.
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