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Biological Citizenship: The Science and Politics of Chernobyl-Exposed Populations

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How (if at all) is emergency response addressed in the article or report?

The author addresses emergency response in the context of the workers who responded to and continue to work at the site of the chernobyl nuclear disaster. These workers were monetarily compensated in high ammounts, but left physically injured and disabled by the exposure to radioactivity at the site.

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Figure1

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Who actually uses the system?

It seems that quite a few people use the platform, including, but not limited to, docotrs, nurses, and ems personnel.

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Medics Carrying guns

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Describe the history of the policy. Was it created in response to or to support existing policy or legislation?

The policy and much current conversation stems from gun control laws, increasing violence against law/fire/ems in the media, and an increasingly large population of volatile persons. EMS do not always feel safe on scene, even when it appears otherwise.

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Phoenix Leader Education Program

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Where is the program located?(Within another institution, virtually, etc.)

The program is located at the Hiroshima university campus. It involves common coursework for all tracks of the program (at the Hiroshima Phoenix Training Center), specialized courses in different professional subjects, fieldwork in Fukushima, and internships with a Japanese company and an international organization.