We may one day find ourselves in a disaster scenario that far outstrips our normal capabilities of emergency response. In this circumstance, we may well find ourselves without imaging capabilities or lab results, while also lacking the possibility of consultation or referral. So how can we, as healthcare providers, persevere to create the best possible outcome? Dr. Ralph Shealy, co-director of the Disaster Preparedness and Response Training Network for the South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium, and an internationally recognized expert in disaster medicine, encourages us to get back to the basics of ‘doctoring.' Dr. John Armstrong hosts.