1. Aircrew periodic medical examinations.
- Author
-
McLoughlin DC and Jenkins DI
- Subjects
- Aircraft, Humans, Mass Screening methods, Risk Assessment, Aerospace Medicine methods, Occupational Medicine methods, Physical Examination methods
- Abstract
Background: Aircrew are subject to periodic medical examinations (PMEs) throughout their careers. These aim to ensure flight safety., Aims: This paper discusses the history and rationale of screening aircrew. It then considers the ability of the PME to detect abnormalities and predict future in-flight incapacitation., Conclusion: We conclude that the current system is of limited value. Selected changes to the content and frequency of aircrew periodic medical examinations could be made without compromising flight safety.
- Published
- 2003
- Full Text
- View/download PDF