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Terrorist attacks require our health care system to prepare for the unspeakable. The primary goal of terrorism is to erode the security of a nation, to disrupt the continuity of society, and to destroy the nation's social capital — its morale, cohesion, and values. Both the health care system and individual physicians are critical to the safety and future of our nation.

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