Epidemic intelligence Sample Clauses

Epidemic intelligence. Epidemic intelligence is a broad conceptual framework that incorporates both traditional structured surveillance and more informal, less structured, ‘event-based’ surveillance. Its aim is to identify and assess health hazards as early as possible (i.e. the focus is on early warn- ing/early detection rather than trend monitoring). It encompasses ‘activities related to the early identification of potential health hazards that may represent a risk to health, and their verification, assessment and investigation so that appropriate public health control measures can be recommended.’ (15) In Europe the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has key a role in risk identification and risk assessment, including identifying and assessing emerging threats. It harnesses several sources of epidemic intelligence to carry this out, including veri- fied and non-verified sources. ECDC uses specific tools for epidemic intelligence activities including a Threat Tracking Tool (a database of potential public health threats, and a risk assessment tool) and an Epidemic Intelligence Information System (EPIS) which is a confi- dential web-based platform for the exchange of information regarding threats to public health.
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On the other hand, psychotherapy has also been shown to have benefits for people who go through it. Therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific problems, significant reductions in feelings of distress, improved sleep, and less fatigue. But there are no guarantees as to what you will experience. Our first session will involve an evaluation of your needs. By the end of the evaluation, I will be able to offer you some first impressions of what our work will include and a treatment plan to follow, if you decide to continue with me for therapy. You should evaluate this information along with your own opinions about whether you feel comfortable working with me. At the end of the evaluation, I will notify you if I believe that I am not the right therapist for you and if so, I will give you referrals to other practitioners who I believe are better suited to help you. 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