Physicians' reaction to Chernobyl explosion: lessons in radiation - and cooperation

Journal Article · Fri Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986 · JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5396391

Although the Soviets originally refused offers of technical assistance from many other nations, they accepted one offer of assistance almost immediately - help in the medical care of those who had been exposed to radiation. The offer to provide medical assistance was initiated by the International Bone Marrow Transplant Registry on April 29 by its chair, Robert Peter Gale, MD, PhD, of the Univ. of California at Los Angeles. It was accepted on May 1. This paper discusses his medical experiences and observations on the Chernobyl accident.

• OSTI ID: 5396391
• Journal Information: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 256:5; ISSN JAMAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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