Our Mission
As active members of Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe, we aim to develop a research-based approach to exchanging ideas, learning from experience and research, and improving guidance, toolkits, and policies.
Counter-terrorism medicine is a new medical discipline that requires a paradigm shift from traditional approaches to address the dynamic environment of emerging medical threats.
CTM is an ever-changing field. Novel tactics and asymmetric warfare features have entered civilian environments, creating new challenges for clinicians, emergency responders, and major incident commanders.
Standardisation
Standardization can improve the chances of survival for people with life-threatening injuries. From public access trauma kits to first aid preparedness, essential guidance can make a difference in the outcome of such events.
Preparedness
Preparedness will help healthcare professionals and disaster medicine specialists respond to the unique challenges of terrorist events on patient, worker, and facility safety; CBRNE threats; psychological consequences; initial response; risk-based assessment
Response
A data-driven (using predictive analytics) response in counter-terrorism medicine can be achieved. We now know that demand for medical and mental health care can exceed resources after a terrorist event. It's essential to prepare for and respond to the psychological effects of terrorism to protect the health and well-being of citizens.
Advancing research in the response to chemical weapons and other damaging weapons
Counter-terrorism medicine research and discussion topics include how to respond to chemical weapons, cluster munitions, and other damaging weapons encountered in a civilian setting.
Preparedness in terror-related mass casualty incidents
Education and research remain crucial in improving the healthcare response to such events.