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I can tell you what happened to an MD on a flight that I am friends with... Pt. had a syncopal episode and chest pain. They called for medical personal and he responded with another physician. He was given a hard time about doing anything even though he produced his business card and even then they gave him difficulty in obtaining the medical kit, all decisions had to go through medical control on the ground including diverting the flight (which they ended up doing, thanks to the physician's on board insistence). So I think it is VERY dependent on the airline you're flying how easily you will be able to render assistance, but I would not worry about providing care in the air no matter where I was. Oh and as a critical care RN waiting for a physician for ACLS orders is insanity. We code people all the time with no doc present...

Saw this today, thought it was interesting Dear Doctor, I know it's almost doctor's day, and I know in a couple of months nurses get a whole week. But there's a serious intricacy that I think is lacking in our healthcare system. Doctors need to let the nurses who with them, that go above and beyond on a daily basis, that they notice and that they are appreciated. I find this very appropriate... "Did you see me anticipate your need? That I knew what you wanted, even before you did? Did you notice me pay attention and pull open the chart to the exact part you were wondering about, even though you weren't talking to me? Did you see me take the patient for the test you ordered stat, even though I didn't have to, just so it would be done quicker? Did you hear me on the phone demanding an ICU bed so your patient could get the care they so desperately needed? Did you see me catch your near fatal mistake? Did you hear me question your order when you were heading in the wrong direction? Did you listen to my suggestions when you hit a roadblock of your own? Did you notice my offer to help, even though it wasn't my patient or even my unit? Did you notice my incredible technical skill as well as my compassion? Did you tell me? - An Anonymous Nurse" You should. You should tell them. A nurse is always a patient advocate, but if you make your nurse feel valued and appreciated they will go the extra mile for you as well. A great nurse is worth their weight in gold, and if you realize this and have on in your life, the least you can do is tell them so. Copied and pasted from... Dear Doctor... - FearlessBlogging.com