| Medical Services |
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Health and medical welfare of all persons on board. Antarctic medicine, trauma management, anaesthesiology, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and general practice – 1 Physician Assistant stands watch – others are prime shift. |
| Chief Medical Officer |
1 |
Executive |
Appointed by Director, subject to legal qualification, subject to confidence of Director, Captain and Senate, Reports to Director. Non-voting Senator. |
| Dentist / Orthodontist |
1 |
Professional |
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| Physician Assistant |
5 |
Professional |
PAs provide primary health care under the supervision of a medical practitioner |
| Psychologist / Counsellor |
2 |
Professional |
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| Radiographer / Medical Imaging |
1 |
Administrative / Technical |
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| Medical Technologist |
1 |
Administrative / Technical |
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| Total Medical Services |
11 |
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