01222nas a2200217   4500000000100000000000100001008004100002260000900043653003600052653002200088653003300110653003400143653001300177100001800190700002100208700001900229245012500248300001200373490000700385520061200392       2009                            d  c200910aemergency planning and response10aNuclear emergency10aprotection of the population10aspecialised emer­gency teams10atraining1 aJana Djounova1 aLudmil Hadjiiski1 aNina Chobanova00aPreparation of the Population and the Healthcare System for Action in Cases of Radiation Accidents and Nuclear Terrorism  a107-1140 v243 a<p>Analysis of performed rescue operations during previous nuclear and radiation accidents highlights several problems impacting the quality of emergency response: unsatisfactory preparation of the population and the medical profession for action in extreme circumstances; presence, along with pure radiation damage, of varied spectrum of psychological side effects. According to the authors, in order to reduce the health risk for the affected people, preliminary preparation and training is required. This publication presents a training concept, together with related levels and means of realization.</p>