Mental health remains one of the most neglected global health issues, and the yachting community is no exception. While recent high profile incidents have again brought the issue to the forefront, there is still a gap between acknowledging a problem and providing crew access to the support they need. Many yachts are either not equipped, or not aware, of how to provide mental health services to their crewmembers. Further, many crewmembers in such situations can be reluctant to share such perso... More
A crew member is seriously injured. They have been stabilised, but they’re far from home and the quality of care they are receiving isn’t appropriate for their condition. The question becomes: will they receive better care at another facility and – if so – how will they get there? These are questions MedAire answers on a daily basis. When the decision is made to move a patient to a new medical facility, there are thousands of decisions, details, and logistics to consider. Behind the Sce... More
