The procedure uses approaches from risk and decision analysis to identity the most relevant information; it also uses approaches from psychology and communication theory to ensure that its message is understood. This book is written in nontechnical terms, designed to make the approach feasible for anyone willing to try it. It is illustrated with successful communications, on a variety of topics."--Jacket.
Importantly, the handbook emphasizes the communication side of risk communication, providing integrative knowledge about the models, audiences, messages, and the media and channels necessary for effective risk communication that enables ...
Infuse Risk Communication into Policy Making For the city, the Cryptosporidiosis outbreak was a learning experience. ... The health and water departments have extensive protocols for reviewing a host of parameters for water quality.
This book treats risk communication as much more than the interchange of risk information between experts and non-experts; rather, it aims to emphasise the diversity in viewpoints and practices.
"During public health emergencies, people need to know what health risks they face, and what actions they can take to protect their health and lives.
The guide will help users in any organization, with any budget, to make the science of their communications as sound as the science that they are communicating.
This volume captures the essence of the "Workshop on the Role of Government in Health Risk Communication and Public Education" held in January 1987. It also includes some valuable appendixes with practical guides to risk communication.
Additional columns may be added within each of the five communication model elements to represent the characteristics found to influence its effectiveness. By considering the characteristics of each element in the communication model as ...
The book's goal is to improve risk communication processes in these areas between private and public risk communication sources and the public.
This medical fact underpins the central theme of this book: In situations of high stress, high concern, high stakes and controversy - THE GROUND RULES OF COMMUNICATION ARE DIFFERENT!! "e;The Lowdown: Dodging the Bullet - Effective Risk ...
This practical manual is written in a clear, concise manner and addresses many unanswered questions about communication and the community. The book is special in that it focuses on the "hows" rather than the "whys.