... than strategies that require more information. Seafarers’ doctors make decisions several or many times a day and probably use a heuristic approach most of the time. An evidence-based approach often would ...
... seafarers’ doctor, is illustrated by a case for the Norwegian Anti-Discrimination Tribunal in 2019[12] (see frame). Norwegian Anti-Discrimination Tribunal - Case No. DIN-2019-440 The Norwegian ...
... conventions and guidelines varies somewhat between member states regarding training of approved doctors and quality assurance systems. Some countries refer directly to the international guidelines as mandatory ...
... is supported by higher level medical advice from doctors available for consultation onshore. Individuals who are unlikely to return to work in a reasonable period of time, and those who are more seriously ...
... physically fit prior to the expedition. Medical screening may take the form of a self-declaration questionnaire, with or without confirmation by the family doctor, or it may involve a formal physical examination ...
... goods on cruise ships Spa staff – hair dressers, beauticians, massage therapists Medical staff – doctors, nurses or other health care professionals Entertainment staff In addition, the increased ...
... there is one, can record the fact that the patient has died, but a doctor licensed in the next port of international entry will perform the actual legal certification of death. This doctor is usually ...
... have a doctor on board. On ferries, which may have several hundred passengers, but are on shorter routes, usually a nautical officer is responsible for medical care although some companies do have a health ...
MICHAEL TIPTON Introduction Over the last decades scientific knowledge about immersion in cold water has increased significantly. This has led to modifications and significant technological progress ...
... . Given the overall excellent safety profile of vaccines, the doctor will be able to recommend a vaccination in most cases if individual contraindications are clearly ruled out. Vaccination Requirements ...
... 2007. This is a guide primarily aimed at the officer responsible for medical care on board a ship without a doctor. In addition it is useful for shipping companies, all other seafarers, ship supplying ...
... Reduce transmission of disease from shore to ship Person responsible for medical care on board (Doctor, Officer etc). Master of the ship Prompt and accurate assessment of seafarer ...
... of the disease may be evident on board when no medical doctor is available for diagnosis and treatment, or in ports where the reliability of a diagnosis may vary and is unknown to the seafarer. Seafarers ...
... were born in or held passports from Indonesia,Philippines, or India (6). A large part of the work force on ships originates from (South-East) Asia and Eastern European countries. Port health doctors, ...
... showed that the seamen responsible for medical care on board in the absence of a medical doctor do have a risk of exposure to blood and body fluids. Over a 10-year period 19 out of 103 persons reported ...
... investigations on board Case studies – reviews investigations by health authorities treatment reports and port doctors While all of these sources have the potential to improve knowledge ...
... port welfare service providers and maritime doctors. Developing health maintenance programmes for seafarers A rational programme of health maintenance for seafarers should be based on estimates of ...
... the International Maritime Health Association (IMHA). International Maritime Health Association (IMHA) IMHA is a membership organisation for health professionals, mainly medical doctors.[13] It actively ...
... the difference between the explanatory models of patient and doctor, the less are the chances for compliance to the prescribed treatment. This situation is further highlighted on board where medical care ...
... that the seafarer abides in. Looking at the seafarer, we often perceive a brave courageous hardy person, at times with a little excess of bravado and scant or little respect for the chaplain’s or doctor’s ...