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Small Group Discussions at GECCo 2023

GECCo 2023 Conference Review

UK Global Health Projects, Programmes, and Research Dr Jade Hanley / FY2 Doctor / University Hospitals Birmingham, UK GECCo (Global Emergency Care Collaborative) have been hosting conferences for the last three years and they get more impressive each time. GECCo describe themselves as neither a who nor a what, but rather as a way of connecting those involved in emergency […]

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Evidence Explorer: Updates and news from the academic community, Autumn 2023

Evidence Explorer: Updates and news from the academic community, Autumn 2023

After scrutinising twenty-five journals, Dr Miller and Dr Roberts have curated a fascinating selection of articles for you. From altitude physiology and efficacy of avalanche airbags to antenatal healthcare during armed conflict and the impact of nutrition on tuberculosis, there is something for everyone.

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Endeavour Medical Hut to Hut Ski Touring and Altitude Medicine in Practice Course, St Jean d’Aulps, France – Review

Endeavour Medical Hut to Hut Ski Touring and Altitude Medicine in Practice Course, St Jean d’Aulps, France – Review

Drs Persia Bowater and Jenny Bradshaw review their awesome week on Endeavour Medicals Hut to Hut ski touring and altitude medicine course. Book your place now for a discounted price.

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Taking Time Out After Foundation Training: UK-Based Options for Adventurous Medics

Taking Time Out After Foundation Training: UK-Based Options for Adventurous Medics

Adventure Medic Editor and taking-time-out enthusiast Dr Jake Adams, draws from his own experiences to provide a comprehensive guide to UK-based time out of training. From locum work, to starting out in the expedition world, Jake offers a whistle-stop tour of UK options whilst helping you navigate the logistics of both taking time out and returning to training.

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AM Team recommendations October 2023

AM Team recommendations October 2023

Your quarterly AM Team recommendations. This time it is about the movie ‘the Deepest Breath’, the book ‘A Wilder Life’ and the podcast ‘Medicine on the Frontier’

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South African Travels

Indemnity or Insurance on Expeditions

The process of acquiring indemnity or insurance for expedition work has become increasingly difficult. As individuals who are passionate about adventure medicine; Adventure Medic has produced this guide to help with the indemnity process.

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A Pre-Hospital Elective in the Skies

A Pre-Hospital Elective in the Skies

Dr Laura Appleton shares with us stories and advice from her elective with the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) in Western Australia. Laura recounts in-flight intubations, lightning strikes and avoiding snakes during what sounds like the ultimate pre-hospital elective.

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The Red Rock Canyons, Colorado by Dr Lydia Potter

Evidence Explorer: Updates and news from the academic community, Summer 2023

Updates and news from the academic community over the past quarter. Summer 2023.

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Medical Care on Offshore and Inland Waters Course (MCOIW), University of Tasmania: Course review.

Medical Care on Offshore and Inland Waters Course (MCOIW), University of Tasmania: Course review.

The Medical Care on Offshore and Inland Waters (MCOIW) course is one of the newest offerings by the Healthcare in Remote and Extreme Environments (HREE) program at the University of Tasmania (UTAS). It teaches maritime medicine, search and rescue techniques, and more. On a boat.

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Legal Considerations for Medical Care in Polar Waters

Legal Considerations for Medical Care in Polar Waters

  If polar adventures as a medic are on the cards, this open access article on legal considerations is for you. It highlights several controversies touching on telemedicine, medical kits and suggested qualifications. It showcases the need for internationally recognised standards to ensure appropriately trained and experienced clinicians are recruited to provide quality medical care to those travelling in these […]

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