Medical Relief Mission Handbook

Volunteers who have gone on humanitarian relief work often find it physically and mentally challenging – in the mission fields, they witness deaths and injuries, while having to deal with personal safety and stress issues. To better fulfill their commitment, humanitarian volunteers need to be wellequipped to face these challenges.

The Medical Relief Mission Handbook was published for this purpose. Written by a group of doctors from SingHealth Polyclinics, many of whom have themselves participated in relief missions, the handbook contains useful information for healthcare professionals deployed on humanitarian missions. It aims to better prepare them and manage expectations for their encounters in the field.

Topics covered include pre-trip preparations, personal health and psychological issues, effects of disasters and post-trip activities. The handbook serves as a practical guide that will come in handy before, during and after the mission work. It can be a checklist for volunteers before departure, a quick reference on the mission scene, and a review guide after the trip. Published by SingHealth Academy, the book is a substantial read for both first-time and seasonal volunteers.

To obtain a copy of the Medical Relief Mission Handbook, please contact SingHealth Academy at 6321 4862.