Three medical emergencies in three flights - how lucky are we?

[jb747]

I was thinking about diversions over the Pacific and where they could land. Not a big problem on a 777 but the A380 wouldn't have many options I'd guess.

They both have limited choices.

Noumea, Nadi, Auckland, Pago Pago, Kona, Honolulu, Tahiti.

 

[bosox76]

Appropriate for you defurax, because as suggested above you are a real 'Doctor', but confusing for QF staff in a hurry to find someone with medical training given its common usage.

They both have limited choices.

Noumea, Nadi, Auckland, Pago Pago, Kona, Honolulu, Tahiti.[/COLOR]

lol. I guess Mrs B should have Doctor Doctor in front of her name as she's a "real medical doctor" whereas I'm just a fake doctor!!

I think that ive mentioned in a previous thread that when attending a crew member on a mel-lax flight I had to help decide if we would turn back to Nadi otherwise it was onwards to Hawaii. Not sure how popular I would have been had a hand in turning an A380 around :shock: and yes I'm fully aware it's ultimately the Captains decision. In the end glad it could all be managed on board with not too much drama. The medical kits whilst not perfect are pretty well stocked

 

[jb747]

lol. I guess Mrs B should have Doctor Doctor in front of her name as she's a "real medical doctor" whereas I'm just a fake doctor!!

I think that ive mentioned in a previous thread that when attending a crew member on a mel-lax flight I had to help decide if we would turn back to Nadi otherwise it was onwards to Hawaii. Not sure how popular I would have been had a hand in turning an A380 around :shock: and yes I'm fully aware it's ultimately the Captains decision. In the end glad it could all be managed on board with not too much drama. The medical kits whilst not perfect are pretty well stocked

Any decision to divert is based on information from Medlink.

 

[TheRealTMA]

QF has a practice of putting "DOCTOR instead of "Dr". On the boarding pass. Presumably so the CSM can quickly identify potential medical assistance without announcing it via the PA?

Many years ago QF offered lifetime QPub membership to Members of the AMA. I suspect this was partly so they can identify the medical doctors from the real doctors who are PhD

Anyone with a non medical Dr notice their boarding pass says DOCTOR?

Yes, my boarding passes and itineraries also say DOCTOR. QF don't distinguish between PhD and MD on BPs AFAIK? Well they never asked me what we'd prefer. Not a bad idea though to make it easier for cabin staff in emergencies.