Ep 118 – Altitude medicine: the role of the expedition doctor

Global travel offers many opportunities for adventure – but some come with medical considerations. An infrequent but important consultation is altitude medicine for people planning to travel to areas high above sea level. In episode 80, Dr James Waldron and Dr Rashbal Ghattaora talked about how to approach a travel consultation, with notes on relevant medications and counselling. In this episode, they consider the role of medics travelling with groups at high altitude – ideal information for those interested in becoming an expedition doctor.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/general-information/ep-118-altitude-medicine-the-role-of-the-expedition-doctor (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/general-information/ep-118-altitude-medicine-the-role-of-the-expedition-doctor).Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/gpnotebook-pro).