Industrial and Remote MEdicine Flashcards
1
Q
Industrial Medicine
A
emphasis on fixing presenting medical problems on site
greater incidence of low acuity presentations that can be cared for on site
2
Q
Remote medicine
A
lack of definitive care facilities due to isolation
Greater emphasis on supportive care
3
Q
Industrial Medic role
A
trained, authorised provider between prehospital and doctor
Greater scope of practice is required to deal with high acuity emergency situations
