... to ensure repatriation and as part of clinical records. Since the 1920s, records of radio medical advice to ships have had the potential to provide an additional source of information and a few case ...
... and manage any medical emergency. Telemedical Maritime Assistance Services As stated in the MLC 2006, ‘the competent authority shall ensure by a prearranged system that medical advice by radio or ...
... the telemedical advisory services that may need to be contacted for additional medical advice or to arrange evacuation and onshore treatment of casualties. Crew and passengers may come from diverse backgrounds ...
... is central, but employers, trade unions, flag states, insurers and many others all have interests in the advice given and actions taken. It is the maritime health practitioner, usually a doctor, but sometimes ...
... to provide medical first aid. The officer responsible for medical care has the option of getting help from tele-medical medical assistance services (TMAS), that provide medical, including specialist, advice ...
... should discuss the situation as soon as possible with the Master. The patient must sign an illness ‘Letter of Indemnity’ indicating that they are continuing the cruise against the advice of the ship's doctor. ...
... and enhance their understanding of maritime health. As a source of text to indicate features of maritime health practice or to support advice being given, for example, in the making of policy or within ...
... purposes only and is not to be used in clinical situations as medical advice, for diagnostic or treatment purposes. Treatment decisions need to be made by a medical officer/medical professional, based ...