Day 4: Thu 27 Sep - Chongqing - International Seminar on Emergency Response Pharmacy Support
The International Seminar on Emergency Response Pharmacy Support was held in the Sofitel Forebase Hotel, Chongqing 27-28 Sep 12. The Seminar was hosted by the CPLA in conjunction with the CPA, sponsored by Biochem and Techpol, in conjunction with the TMMU and Southwest Hospital (the First Affiliated Hospital of the TMMU). FIP-MEPS members, from New Zealand, Australia and Canada were invited to present at this Seminar. The aim of the seminar was to highlight the dedicated involvement of pharmacists in the overall response to disasters, both in a clinical and logistics sense. The presentations highlighted lessons learned and provided some recommendations for the planning by both civilian and military agencies, for responses to future disasters. Presentation titles After a short afternoon tea break there were two other presentations. In the evening there was the Welcome Dinner. This was another very lavish affair with many courses, not all of which everyone could get through. The Ent...