Oral

In this session, papers will be presented on current issues related to prevention of, preparation for, and response to terrorism -- defined as �politically motivated violence or the threat of violence, especially against civilians, with the intent to instill fear� -- and on the consequences of the �war on terror.� Presentations will address invasion of privacy, the impact of terrorism preparedness on public health, �warriorization� of military health care during the global �war on terror,� and the risks of using highly enriched uranium to produce medical isotopes.

Session Objectives: At the end of the session participants will be able to recognize the consequences to public health, civil liberties, and human rights of the �war on terror� and to analyze measures being advocated to prevent and prepare for terrorist attacks.

CE Credits: CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing