Marion Birch, Simon Miller.

2 Natural disasters .

Anthony D Redmond.

3 Needs assessment of humanitarian crises .

Anthony D Redmond.

4 Public health in the aftermath of disasters .

Eric K Noji.

5 Military approach to medical planning in humanitarian operations .

Martin C M Bricknell, Tracey MacCormack.

6 Principles of war surgery .

Steve J Mannion, Eddie Chaloner.

7 The special needs of children and women .

John Seaman, Sarah Maguire.

8 Displaced populations and long term humanitarian assistance .

Maria Kett.

9 Psychological aspects of providing medical humanitarian aid .

Ian Palmer.

10 Conflict recovery and intervening in hospitals .

James M Ryan, Peter F Mahoney, Cara Macnab.

11 Approaches to conflict resolution .

Ewan W Anderson.

12 Weapons of mass destruction – threats and responses .

Christine Gosden, Derek Gardener.

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