RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Planning for chemical incidents by implementing a Delphi based consensus study JF Emergency Medicine Journal JO Emerg Med J FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine SP 20 OP 23 DO 10.1136/emj.2003.003095 VO 21 IS 1 A1 I W F Crawford A1 K Mackway-Jones A1 D R Russell A1 S D Carley YR 2004 UL http://emj.bmj.com/content/21/1/20.abstract AB This paper provides a practical approach to the difficulties surrounding planning for chemical incidents, based upon the results of a Delphi based consensus study. It is intended to offer advice, which can be implemented at regional and local prehospital and hospital level. The phases of the response that are covered include preparation, management of the incident, delivery of medical support during the incident, and recovery and support after the incident.