The role of the public in the management of public health risks
Abstract Objective: To critique current models of public involvement in the management of public health risks. Methods: Two case studies are used to highlight the challenges of contemporary practice. Results: Current models often result in affected communities having perceptions of risk that conflic...
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Elsevier,
2004-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Abstract Objective: To critique current models of public involvement in the management of public health risks. Methods: Two case studies are used to highlight the challenges of contemporary practice. Results: Current models often result in affected communities having perceptions of risk that conflict with those responsible for risk management. This can lead to ineffective decision making. Conclusions: Involving the public throughout the risk assessment and risk management process may lessen conflict and result in better decisions. Implications: Those responsible for responding to public health risks should aim for transparent processes that highlight assumptions and uncertainties, and in volve the public wherever possible. |
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| Item Description: | 1753-6405 1326-0200 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2004.tb00022.x |