Field Epidemiology Overview

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What is the primary goal of field epidemiology?

To guide the selection and implementation of interventions to prevent illness or death (correct)

To develop a clear hypothesis for field investigations

To study the incidence of diseases

To conduct conventional epidemiologic studies

What is a characteristic of field investigations involving acute problems?

They do not require a timely response

They involve a thorough literature review

They often do not start with a clear hypothesis (correct)

They start with a clear hypothesis

What is a condition under which epidemiology is applied in the field?

When the timing of the problem is unexpected (correct)

When the response is not urgent

When the problem is expected

When the investigation is unlimited in scope

What is the role of public health epidemiologists in field investigations?

To travel to and work in the field to solve the problem Signup and view all the answers

Why is the extent of the investigation likely to be limited in field epidemiology?

Because of the imperative for timely intervention Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between field investigations and conventional epidemiologic studies?

The timing of the response to the problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of clinical medicine?

Treating an individual patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of FETP's training approach?

Mentored, on-the-job training with a focus on learning by doing Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the ADVANCED FETP program?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the FETP approach?

To improve the quality and use of surveillance data Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the FETP model?

Minimal class time with a focus on learning through practice Signup and view all the answers

What is an expected impact of the FETP approach?

Improved collection and analysis of surveillance data Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary goal of field epidemiology?

What is a characteristic of field investigations involving acute problems?

What is a condition under which epidemiology is applied in the field?

What is the role of public health epidemiologists in field investigations?

Why is the extent of the investigation likely to be limited in field epidemiology?

What is the key difference between field investigations and conventional epidemiologic studies?

What is the primary focus of clinical medicine?

What is the main characteristic of FETP's training approach?

What is the duration of the ADVANCED FETP program?

What is the primary goal of the FETP approach?

What is a key feature of the FETP model?

What is an expected impact of the FETP approach?

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