Is there a doctor on board?

“A hospital? What is it? – Its a big building with patients…”

Flying High

Actually you almost never hear that announcement. Airlines likely know who you are and where you are, although they probably won’t even need you. I avoided as much trouble as I could by travelling as Mr (I am a surgeon after all), but Dr Lea soon outed me, if she was likely to conscripted into action. In 2025 Airlines are cautious of volunteer medical help, most actions will need clearance from company ground medical staff and they are wary of complex legal issues occurring in international skies. A recent publication has shone light on what happens up in the stratosphere. 39 inflight medical emergencies occur per million passenger enplanements worldwide. 1.7% require diversion. If diversion is required, the most common events are neurologic (41%) and cardiac (27%). Only 1 in 3 events require volunteer passenger involvement. If an onboard doctor does become involved, the rate of diversion increases by 7 fold. #shirleyyoumustbejoking #letsmakelemonade