The global threat of terrorism and its impact on Australia
2002; Wiley; Volume: 14; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1046/j.1442-2026.2002.00336.x
ISSN1035-6851
AutoresDavid Caldicott, Nicholas Edwards,
Tópico(s)Disaster Response and Management
ResumoEmergency MedicineVolume 14, Issue 3 p. 218-229 The global threat of terrorism and its impact on Australia David GE Caldicott, Corresponding Author David GE Caldicott 1 Emergency Department, Dr David GE Caldicott, Emergency Department, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia. Email:[email protected]Search for more papers by this authorNicholas A Edwards, Nicholas A Edwards 2 Trauma Department, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia Search for more papers by this author David GE Caldicott, Corresponding Author David GE Caldicott 1 Emergency Department, Dr David GE Caldicott, Emergency Department, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia. Email:[email protected]Search for more papers by this authorNicholas A Edwards, Nicholas A Edwards 2 Trauma Department, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia Search for more papers by this author First published: 09 October 2008 https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1442-2026.2002.00336.xCitations: 10 David Caldicott, BSc(Hons), MBBS, Registrar; Nicholas Edwards, MBBS, FRACP, FFICANZCA, Consultant. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1 WHO. 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