The COVID-19 Disruption and the Global Health Dilemma: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by Vincenzo Atella, this book provides an in-depth historical account of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of the largest public health system in the United States, serving the hardest-hit neighborhoods in New York City. It serves as a roadmap for healthcare systems and providers in the event of future pandemics.

Readers will gain valuable insights from healthcare providers at the epicenter of the pandemic in New York City, including strategies for surge staffing and level loading, as well as tips from emergency departments (ED) and intensive care units (ICUs) on managing an unprecedented influx of inpatients.

Key Features:

• Scientific Knowledge on COVID-19: Clarifies the scientific understanding of COVID-19, providing a multidisciplinary analysis involving biology, economics, epidemiology, medicine, and statistics.
• Investing in the Bioeconomy: Focuses on the need to invest and develop the bioeconomy as the basis of a new global and integrated health system, combining conservation, resource economics, and preventive and curative medicine.

Publication Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Publication Date: November 7, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780443185762, 9780443185779

This book is an essential read for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers seeking to understand the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic and how to better prepare for future health crises.