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J Telemed Telecare 2008;14:145-146
doi:10.1258/jtt.2008.003014
© 2008 Royal Society of Medicine Press

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Characteristics of radio medical advice to fishing vessels in Scottish coastal waters

Mark A Mitchelson * , James Ferguson {dagger}, Roland Armes * and J Graham Page *


* Department of Emergency Medicine, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen; {dagger} Scottish Centre for Telehealth, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK


Correspondence: Dr Mark A Mitchelson, Department of Emergency Medicine, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK (Fax: +44 1224 550 718; Email: mark.mitchelson{at}nhs.net)


We examined the emergencies arising on fishing vessels in Scottish Coastal Waters which required ship-to-shore radio medical advice. All calls to the service were identified for the 12-month period from August 2005. A total of 186 calls were received; 38% of calls were from fishing vessels. During the study period 53% of the calls were trauma-related, while 47% were medical emergencies. Our data suggest that there are many fishermen working offshore with chronic medical conditions. Overall, 85% of calls from fishing vessels resulted in evacuation as the outcome. Improved occupational health screening, compliance with health and safety legislation, and an evidence-based approach to remote medical care may improve seafarer self-care and reduce emergency evacuations.


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