title: Planning for medical provision on-board ship.
abstract: This paper describes the medical provision on board a 76 m passenger vessel. It discusses the floor space necessary, together with essential equipment to provide a high level of medical care particularly in the event of major emergencies. It stresses the necessity for training and practice of simulated emergencies to ensure a high state of readiness.
authors.affiliation: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Ind
authors.forename: D V
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Skinner
mesh_terms: D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D006298:Health Services Administration; D006801:Humans; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D012767:Ships