Since the HIV epidemic, the infectious diseases and public health communities faced numerous healthcare crises presented by novel viruses, antimicrobial resistant bacteria, or vaccine-preventable illness that have re-emerged. Compounding these crises are lost trust in public health and policy, healthcare workforce strain, and disparities in healthcare outcomes disproportionately impacting marginalized communities.
In this book we conducted in-depth interviews with
luminaries whose careers span multiple aspects of infectious diseases and
public health, which will inform and inspire leaders navigating daily
healthcare challenges within their own environment. Conversations highlight
shared challenges presented by multiple public health emergencies and reiterate
themes of effective public communication during crises, successful conflict
negotiation, and making difficult decisions for the greater good. Through
carefully selected and curated interviews, readers will explore an in-depth
view of the effective leadership skills required to navigate the challenging
outlook of modern healthcare. These conversations with experts also explore
emerging and future crises impacting our healthcare system, including the
crises of misinformation and climate change; no such collection of carefully
curated interviews with celebrated leaders in infectious diseases, emerging
infections and public health currently exists.
Book is available @ Cambridge Scholars Publishing and other online booksellers.
