Description
Key Features:
- Timescale Classifications: Clear definitions of evacuation timeframes, ranging from “Immediate” (life-threatening conditions) to “Within 24 hours,” helping doctors prioritize medical evacuations.
- Guidance for Remote Medical Care: Outlines considerations for weather, aircraft limitations, and the specific medical condition to determine the most suitable response.
- Decision-Making Support: Provides topside doctors with decision-making frameworks to classify the urgency of a medical evacuation request, ensuring the right resources are deployed.
- Coordination with HM Coastguard: Highlights the process for working with HM Coastguard to ensure timely and appropriate responses based on the patient’s condition.