⚠️ MedDeck is an educational and reference tool for seafarers. It does not replace professional medical advice, TMAS, a company doctor, or emergency services. In an emergency, seek appropriate medical assistance and follow your vessel's procedures.
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What should I do first?📞 AS-001 · Medical assistance
When to Seek Medical Assistance
General guidance on recognising when professional help is appropriate.
What is this for?
- Helping you decide when shipboard care should be backed by professional medical advice
When may it be relevant?
- Symptoms are severe, worsening, unusual, persistent, or affecting safe work
- An injury may be more than minor first aid can support
- You are unsure and escalation feels appropriate
What to understand
- Seeking help early is reasonable — it is not a sign of over-reacting
- MedDeck supports awareness; vessel procedures define who contacts assistance
Following vessel / company procedures
- Follow your vessel and company medical escalation procedures
- Use WHAT SHOULD I DO FIRST? when an emergency may be present
Escalation awareness
- Emergency situations take priority over routine telemedical calls
- Document observations accurately for the person coordinating the call
Related emergency pathways
Related medical knowledge
Related learning
⚠️ MedDeck is an educational and reference tool for seafarers. It does not replace professional medical advice, TMAS, a company doctor, or emergency services. In an emergency, seek appropriate medical assistance and follow your vessel's procedures.
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⚠️ MedDeck is an educational and reference tool for seafarers. It does not replace professional medical advice, TMAS, a company doctor, or emergency services. In an emergency, seek appropriate medical assistance and follow your vessel's procedures.