CoROM cast. Wilderness, Austere, Remote and Resource-limited Medicine. 133- Daniel Grace, Expedition Doc
Mar 7, 2025
Daniel Grace, a pre-hospital GP and expedition doctor, shares his fascinating journey from conventional practice to the wild outdoors. He highlights the importance of an academic framework in expedition medicine and discusses the human factors that influence pre-hospital care. With memorable anecdotes from mountain rescue and his time in the Yukon, Grace emphasizes the value of tropical medicine and telemedicine initiatives like Virtual Doctors. He inspires aspiring expedition medics to embrace opportunities, leading to unexpected adventures.
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Medicine Outside The Four Walls
- Expedition medicine blends general practice skills with outdoor-specific planning and improvisation.
- Daniel Grace says it lets you merge clinical work with a lifelong love of the outdoors.
First Overseas Expedition In Yukon
- Daniel's first major overseas job was with the British Exploring Society in the Yukon living in tents for several weeks.
- He served as the main doctor and found the work heavy on primary care and expedition planning.
Need For A Recognised Framework
- The UK lacks a single recognised framework for expedition medicine, causing mismatched expectations between employers and clinicians.
- Daniel argues a formal academic framework or portfolio would protect medics and help employers assess capabilities.