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Conviviality and TV doctors, polar bear tales, and Christmas research

Medicine and Science from The BMJ

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Unique Challenges of Medic Life in Svalbard

This chapter features a medic's reflections on their experiences in Svalbard compared to their time in Oslo, emphasizing the geographical challenges and unique emergency situations they face. Notably, the chapter includes a captivating story about an encounter with a polar bear during a medical mission, showcasing the wild realities of Arctic medicine.

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