Book Frontline: Crisis Management Principles from Diamond Princess

This offers an overview of the book "Frontline" by Jun Masumoto, which chronicles the COVID-19 outbreak on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in 2020. It explores the challenges faced by the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) and other individuals who were involved in crisis management. The review highlights five key principles for navigating crises: acting with humanitarian judgment, taking necessary risks, adapting rules rather than simply breaking them, practicing gratitude, and critically evaluating external criticism. It emphasizes the bravery and dedication of frontline workers while also critiquing the misinformation and prejudice fueled by media coverage and public opinion during the pandemic. It encourages readers to empathize with those in difficult situations, seek factual information, and consider their own responsibilities during societal crises.