Teaching Bioterrorism Preparedness with Simulation - The Pneumonic Plague Example

Martin Olsen

Abstract

Future bioterrorism acts are an unfortunate possibility for which healthcare providers and medical systems must prepare. Plague, caused by Yersinia pestis, is a potential bioterrorism agent which healthcare providers in the developed world have only a low familiarity. This article provides a teaching strategy using medical simulation to assist healthcare professionals and institutions in preparing for bioterrorism events.

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