Another possibility to keep in mind is getting a
certification as an EMT. That opens some doors too, and
isn't too difficult.


Wayne.B wrote:
We used to have a family doctor at one time who was also a sailor. He
was pretty good about keeping our emergency kit stocked when we needed
it for distance racing. Unfortunately he retired and moved to the
AVI. Very inconsiderate. :-)

You can't lure him back for some cruising on your luxury
vessel??!

Doctors get a lot of nice invites, to do the Bermuda Race
for example.


EMT certification is probably a good idea for anyone carrying serious
pharmaceuticals and/or medical equipment. It would be doubly tragic
to make a bad situation worse in my opinion.

First, do no harm...


Exactly. Good thing about the Internet Age: up-to-date
training is only a mouse click away.

Another thing I've got in mind is that some foreign
officials might get rather irritated if you show up with
meds and no paperwork. OTOH I don't feel like playing
roulette with emergency med supplies, having experienced a
few times the wonders of 3rd world health care and what you
get in emergencies once you venture outside the 911 grid.

Fair Skies-
Doug King