Seafarers on the shore: issues raised by Australian doctors treating seafarers

Description

The COVID‐19 pandemic affected health care services for seafarers resulting in poorer health outcomes for this vulnernable patient group.

The health care needs of non‐resident merchant seafarers have long been overlooked. Issues faced by Australian clinicians treating seafarers include linguistic barriers, fragmented enroute health care, limited medical documentation, delayed presentations and the impact of isolation and lack of psychological supports.

This MJA perspective shares more.

 

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain key components of the perspective.
  • List main findings.
  • Recognise the interventions recommended for improving seafarers health care.

 

Authors: John J Bockxmeer and Nilukshi Ranwalau

Article Type: Perspective

 

Medical Journal of Australia
N/A
Reading: journal; textbook; book; literature review
1h : 0m
MBA: 1h : 0m
Occupational Health and Safety
Medical Practitioner, Doctor-in-Training, Non-Vocationally Registered, Retired, Specialist - Other, Specialist General Practitioner
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