Anything can happen on board a ship, just as it can on land - for example cuts, abdominal or chest pain, poisoning, hypothermia etc, requiring stitches, fast pain relief, first aid, and other treatment. This new, practical handbook gives clear instructions concerning the medical first aid and treatment required on board ships until the sick or injured patient has been healed or transported to land for further treatment. The Medical Handbook for Seafarers helps those responsible for medical treatment on board to decide on the best action to take based on the symptoms and situation at hand. The handbook provides advice on when to consult a doctor by Radio Medical or when to urgently transport the patient to land for medical treatment, depending on the different complaints and illnesses. Clear, illustrative photos, key-point tables and diagrams make the treatment procedures simpler. The handbook is also suitable as a textbook for seafarers undergoing STCW basic and further medical training.