Complete Bioterrorism Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before, During & After an Attack

Intelligence, government, and bio-defence experts believe it is only a matter of time until there is another major terrorist attack on American soil. They are concerned that next time the assault will include deadly biological agents and will result in hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of victims. And yet the majority of Americans still don't know where to go for critical information concerning bioterrorism. "The Complete Bioterrorism Survival Guide" addresses the growing number of citizen requests for practical information in an easily accessible format, providing straightforward, useful guidelines and tools for surviving a bioterrorist attack. This is a must-have for every American home and every public library. The threat of bioterrorism-smallpox on the subway or anthrax attacks by mail-means the information contained in the guide has never been more valuable. Distinguished healthcare professional, educator, and bioterrorism expert Mary Theresa Urbano, PhD, has created a comprehensive and accessible guidebook for facing the terrifying reality of bioterrorism. Eleven chapters detail proper private and public preparations and precautions to combat the threat of bioterrorism. In addition to historical information about bioweapons and bioterrorism, Dr Urbano provides a general overview of disease that enriches her recommendations for responding to a bioterrorist attack. These are the insights of an experienced insider.

Table of Contents:
Why should I be concerned about bioterrorism now?; What diseases would probably result from an attack?; How are disease spread?; What does history tell us about the use of biological weapons?; How are bioweapons made?; How can I prepare myself and my family for a bioterroist attack?; How should I respond to a bioterroist attack?; What is the government to protect me?; How will the government respond after an attack?; How will the hearth-care community respond?; What if I have to provide home nursing care to my loved ones?; How will I ever recover?; Resources.

About the Author :
Disaster relief authority Dr Urbano has served the cause of public health in multiple capacities for four decades, from preparations for the swine-flu pandemic of the 1960s, to Hurricane Andrew rescue and recovery efforts, to post-9/11 planning for the nation's response to possible bioterrorist attack. Dr Urbano has been at the forefront of preparing our country to handle bioterrorist attacks as the Associate Director of the International Coalition for Mass Casualty Education. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Review :
Dr. Helfant s dedication and compassion and his ability to see every patient as his teacher shines through on every page of this book. The awesome, inspiring stories demonstrate with great clarity the often-forgotten, positive effects that our minds, attitudes and thoughts can have on healing ourselves. --Gerald Jampolsky, M.D., Founder, International Center for Attitudinal Healing Dr. Richard Helfant's true stories provide powerful evidence of the mind/body connection. They also comprise a tremendous gift for anyone who is seriously ill and for all those who would help them. --Michael Murphy, Cofounder and Chairman of the Board, Esalen Institute Engrossing stories, invaluable insights into the doctor-patient relationship, inspirational messages from which we can all learn! Courageous Confrontations has it all! Congratulations, Dr. Helfant. --Gerald Newmark, Ph.D., How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children Monty Hall, actor, and former patient of the author Richard Helfant said something to me years ago: Before I was a cardiologist, I was a doctor. Meaning, of course, that he was interested in all aspects of medicine not only the body, but the mind as well. He treated all symptoms with expertise and, above all, common sense and respect for the patient. He is my kind of doctor. --Monty Hall, actor, and former patient of the author Richard Helfant is a wise and caring physician who embodies both the science of cardiology and a deep appreciation for the wonders of the human heart. In Courageous Confrontations, he has assembled the accounts of his most fascinating and profoundly moving patients. --Richard Berger, MD, FACC, Past President, American Heart Association Miami Chapter