This article is part of a collaborative effort by experts in the field of emergency preparedness to complete an overview begun by the late Michael Shannon, MD, MPH, on the current challenges and future directions in pediatric disaster readiness. This particular article, "The Role of Pediatric Health Care Providers," will illustrate the important role of pediatric care experts at all levels of disaster planning, and as a vital resource for pediatric emergency preparedness in the community.
⁎Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine, Children's National Medical Center, Washington DC
†Pediatric Disaster Resource and Training Center, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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