**7.1 Hospitals**

Hospitals as soft targets of terrorism and in war is an old phenomenon and one that is a guaranteed to continue [15]. This is in part because of the added emotional and psychological importance of healthcare on society as well as the role healthcare facilities play in the broader aspects of social function. Additionally, the nature of healthcare delivery and its increased emotional implications, make it a more potent target for those interested in instilling fear and anger in the population.
