Book review: Oxford Manual of Major Incident Management

Oxford Manual of Major Incident Management

Paul Hunt and Ian Greaves | Oxford University Press | £34.99 |480pp | ISBN: 978019923808

This book will appeal to a wide range of personnel, including nurses involved in major incident management, as well as those who wish to gain greater knowledge of the theory and multi-agency responsibilities.

It has a clear, didactic style with diagrams and pictures where appropriate.The authors have attempted to cover the spectrum of emergency preparedness, resilience and response in a logical order.

They also cover the psychological aspects of major incidents and dealing with the media.

For hospital staff, the book provides an insight into the pre-hospital phase, including the responsibilities of relevant agencies, services and individuals, as well as casualty and scene medical management.

For staff in pre-hospital settings, it provides detail of the hospital