When Every Moment Counts: What You Need to Know About Bioterrorism from the Senate's Only Doctor - Softcover

Frist MD Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0742522458 ISBN 13: 9780742522459

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2002

Synopsis

Also available in the Spanish version.
Bioterrorism has quickly become one of the most pressing and disturbing issues of our time. Our nation's leaders warn that the threat of germ weapons by terrorists is real, and, more importantly, that the United States remains highly vulnerable. Such statements have led to a national sense of fear and unease. Every American wants answers―what can we do to protect our families and loved ones? Enter Senator Bill Frist, M.D. At this crucial time, Senator Frist wants to provide all Americans with an accessible and comprehensive guide to dealing with the realistic threat of bioterrorism. Written in an easy-to-use question and answer format, complete with photographs of the varying symptoms and a full index, When Every Moment Counts is an essential manual for every American.

For more information visit Senator Frist's Web site for this book, www.wheneverymomentcounts.com.

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About the Author

First elected to the U.S. Senate in 1994, Senator William Frist, M.D. (R-TN) is the first practicing physician to become a senator since 1928. In addition to performing over 150 heart and lung transplant procedures, Dr. Frist has written more than 100 articles, chapters, and abstracts on medical research as well as several books. Frist is ranking member of the Subcommittee on Public Health and Safety, serves in the Senate leadership, and was named one of two Congressional representatives to the United Nations General Assembly. Senator Frist and his wife, Karyn, have three sons.

Review

Senator Bill Frist, M.D. is an outstanding senator and accomplished physician with a global perspective and experience in medicine and public health. He is particularly attuned to the concerns and questions of the American people. Perhapsno issue has raised more concerns and questions than the recent bioterrorist attacks. Bill Frist has listened and he has responded superbly in this book entitled WHEN EVERY MOMENT COUNTS. It combines quality science with sensitive dialogue and will be a valuable reference for years to come. (David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., Former Surgeon General and Assistant Secretary for Health)

Sound science and smart medicine by a man who has practiced it...Everything we wish we didn't have to know, in case we need to know it. (Bono, U2)

With this important book, Senator Bill Frist has made another major contribution to the nation's preparedness for bioterrorism. It can serve as a guide for every family on the actions they can take to meet the challenge of bioterrorism. (Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA))

Apropos the terrorism concerns of the times, an easy-to-read, how-and-when-to book that will also lessen anxiety and prevent panic; the best advice I have read. (C. Everett Koop, U.S. Surgeon General, 1981-89)

Dr. Bill Frist is one of the most inspirational people I have ever met. As a doctor, he has personally saved thousands of lives; in this book, he may help save millions of lives. As a U.S. Senator, he touches the lives of all Americans. If you buy only one book this year, this should be it. (Dean Ornish M.D., founder and president, Preventive Medicine Research Institute; Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco; author of Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease)

Vital, timely, practical, and most importantly, accurate information that's also easy to read. It could only have been written by someone who is both a dedicated lawmaker and an experienced doctor. This book belongs in every household as long as the threat of bioterrorism exists. (Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D., Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine, Cornell Medical Center, and author of The Best Treatment and Live Now, Ag)

Senator Frist draws on his knowledge of medicine, public health, and human nature to address pressing questions about how we can protect our families in the event of a bioterror attack―something about which the nation knows far too little. His recommendations will not only help prevent infection, they will help prevent panic―and panic can be as great a danger as disease. His leadership was critical during the anthrax attacks, and he has proven himself to be a credible and authorative voice on these issues. His valiant efforts continue in the pages of this book. (Former Senator Sam Nunn, Co-Chairman of the Nuclear Threat Initiative)

Lawmaker by day, good samaritan by night, Sen. Bill Frist is a doctor turned politician who occasionally attends are openings at his family endowed museum - but prefers to spend his vacations visiting remote African villages to dispense lifesaving care. (David von Drehle The Review of Higher Education)

From anthrax to nerve gas, he explores threats and US preparedness. He states that knowing the basics of microbes as weapons 'goes a long way to reduce anxiety and minimize any chance of paralysis in our lives.' (The Dallas Morning News)

Aims to arm U.S. citizens with the know how to prepare for a biological attack...he explores threats and US preparedness. (The Dallas Morning News)

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0742522458
• ISBN 13: 9780742522459
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 181