Strengthening inclusive disaster preparedness for medically complex children: Advancing equity and integrated response systems
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This commentary addresses disaster preparedness gaps for medically complex pediatric patients, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary coordination and caregiver involvement. It highlights post-pandemic vulnerabilities and system-level disparities that disproportionately affect children with special healthcare needs during emergencies.
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- Multidisciplinary coordination is essential for disaster preparedness in medically complex pediatric populations.
- Caregiver engagement must be integrated into emergency planning to address unique needs of vulnerable children.
- Post-pandemic disaster vulnerability is increasingly stratified, requiring equity-focused response systems.
- System-level disparities disproportionately affect children with complex medical needs during emergencies.
- Integrated response frameworks should prioritize health equity to strengthen pediatric disaster preparedness.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Strengthening inclusive disaster preparedness for medically complex children: Advancing equity and integrated response systems. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-10-21. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11141
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