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Your Offshore Doctor: A Manual For Medical Selfsufficiency At Sea
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Written By A Knowledgeable Seagoing Physician, This Book Addresses The Medical Layman. It Is Thoroughly Illustrated And Presented In A Format That Is Easy To Follow, Even In An Emergency. Covering A Wide Range Of Medical Problems That May Be Encountered At Sea, Dr. Beilan Explains How To Prepare Medical Histories Of The Crew Before Leaving On A Voyage; Set Up A Medical Kit According To The Type Of Voyage To Be Made; Determine Priorities In The Event Of A Problem; Make A Tentative Diagnosis And Proceed With Treatmen; And Provide Aftercare For The Patient Until Medical Authorities Can Be Reached. Next To Having A Physician In The Crew, The Best Thing A Prudent Skipper Can Have On Board Are A Well Planned Medical Kit And Your Offshore Doctor. Don'T Leave Port Without It.
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- Q: What is 'Your Offshore Doctor' about? A: 'Your Offshore Doctor' is a manual designed for medical self-sufficiency at sea, authored by Dr. Michael H. Beilan. It provides guidance on managing medical issues that may arise while at sea, detailing how to prepare medical histories, set up a medical kit, and handle emergencies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Dr. Michael H. Beilan, a knowledgeable seagoing physician with experience in handling medical situations on boats.
- Q: What medical topics does the book cover? A: 'Your Offshore Doctor' covers a wide range of medical problems, including how to diagnose conditions, prioritize treatment, and provide aftercare until medical authorities can be contacted.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-medical personnel? A: Yes, the book is written for the medical layman and is thoroughly illustrated, making it accessible for those without a medical background.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which makes it easy to handle and store on a boat.
- Q: How many pages does 'Your Offshore Doctor' have? A: 'Your Offshore Doctor' contains 206 pages filled with practical medical information for sailors.
- Q: In what condition is the used version of this book? A: The used version of 'Your Offshore Doctor' is in very good condition, ensuring that the content is intact and readable.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Your Offshore Doctor' was published on August 11, 1998.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition of 'Your Offshore Doctor', which may include updated information and illustrations.
- Q: Why is having this book recommended for sailors? A: Having 'Your Offshore Doctor' on board is recommended because it equips skippers with the knowledge to handle medical emergencies effectively, in addition to having a well-planned medical kit.