CMO_Varesh says:
::mutters under his breath and settles down next to Rachel::

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
I’d like to thank everyone for attending this session of Sickbay.  I am Doctor Tigs T. Ravenprowler, Chief Medical Officer of the USS Luna, NCC-65828 and welcome to this seminar.  Please hold all questions until we reach the Q & A portion of this session, which shouldn’t take too long.   :: growls low in her chest ::

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
As for my background, I am a Klingon, and yes, a medical doctor.  My father was an Ambassador to Earth for most of my childhood and adolesence.  I graduated first in my class from the Harvard School of Medicine, with a joint degree in Bioengineering from MIT.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Since, I already held a medical degree, I joined the College of Flight Control and Operations at the Academy, intending to fly instead of heal.  However, when I graduated and received my commission I was asked to join the Medical core and was assigned to the Ganymede as her Chief Medical Officer,

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
as is the life of a Starfleet Officer I have traveled the galaxy aboard many ships, and currently hold the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
That out of the way, my question to you is: What goes into being a good Doctor?  Knowledge, actions, bedside manner, diagnosis, treatment?

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
A good doctor sees well beyond what his or her tricorder shows.  A healer is nothing if not a trained observer, what do you see, smell, feel, when you examine a patient?  What do you know of the species you are examining?  Hmmm, what is the normal basilar temperature for a vulcan anyone know?

Captain_Turner says:
::shakes head no::

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
The handouts provided to you in your syllabus outline basic anatomy and information for a wide variety of species.

CMO_Varesh says:
::scans PADD frantically::

Adm_Xavier says:
::scims through her PADD::

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
While in Sickbay we have use of the bioscanners, biobeds and the full diagnostic computer scans provided there. Larger ships have 4 full trauma teams, smaller ships fewer, thought hey are none the less essential.   I have a slightly tweaked Mark VII EMH in my Sickbay, and 12 fully charged phaser rifles locked in my office.

CMO_Varesh says:
::grins:: Ravenprowler: Is that to keep your Captain in line?

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Every doctor should be prepared to defend Sickbay, and or the patients contained therein.  Your oath requires nothing less, until your patient is released from Sickbay he is your responsibility.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: growls at Varesh, politely ::

Adm_Xavier says:
::chuckles at Varesh since she knows Harm::

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
I personally always carry a fully charged hypospray pressurization unit and saline chamber, with the standard drug compliment, when outside of Sickbay.  I  carry a sedative in my hypospray, usually diphenylmethane, and my medical tricorder stays permanently attached to my body.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
While on away missions you will of course configure your hypospray to suit your needs.  When your operations officer outfits your Away team, it is prudent to have at least one other person besides yourself carry a full med kit.  Assign yourself a back up medic, and triage less grievous cases down the line.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
When transporting the injured back to your Starship remember that most ships have first aide stations every second deck, in an alert all are fully manned, you do not have to send every case to Sickbay.  Triage can mean life or death for the most grievously injured, no one out ranks the Doctor in this kind of situation.

CMO_Varesh says:
::nods and makes a few notes::

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Everyone must hold the line, Captain and Ensign alike,  and that means everyone gets their hands dirty, you roll up your sleeves and preserve life first, tend the injured serious down to minor second.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Another important job of the Starfleet Doctor is to diagnose and isolate diseases, contaminants, pathogens, how fast you can assimilate the problem and construct an antidote or treatment can have far reaching effects on your ship and your crew.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
A  ship's surgeon like the Captain, is responsible for the entire crew, the ship's complement relies on you for their health and well being.   Common diseases and drug therapies can be found with the following link: STARTREK.COM:Medical & Science Library,

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
as well as in the Starfleet Medical Reference Manual, ISBN# 0-345-27473-3.  Familiarizing yourself with a basic understanding of these diseases, treatments, and drug therapies, is the key foundation for a working knowledge base.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
This concludes the lecture portion of the seminar, I will now entertain questions, please use the ! symbol,  I will answered questions in the order received.  Thank you.  :: growls and glowers ::
Captain_Turner says:
!

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
::sips some water::

CMO_Varesh says:
!

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Captain Turner

Captain_Turner says:
Doctor, in your opinion what is the most crucial thing a Captain can do in order to assist the Chief Medical Officer in assuring a healthy happy crew?

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: attempts a smile :: Captain, it is to your advantage to have your crew healthy, no?

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
LtCmdr. Varesh

Captain_Turner says:
Indeed.

CMO_Varesh says:
What do you do if your Captain is on an away team, seriously, even life threateningly, injured and refuses to go when you ask and eventually order them to?

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: nods in understanding ::

CMO_Varesh says:
I wasn't the CMO at that stage, but the medic for the particular part of the AT.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
My opinion is that you relieve him, if he is not functioning up to command status.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
If you can treat on the fly you do.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Captains are a stubborn lot, they require a firm hand.

CMO_Varesh says:
::nods:: I suppose I let my personal judgement interfere there. Another question if I may?

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Why do you think I always carry a sedative? :: winks at Varesh ::

CMO_Varesh says:
::grins::

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
go ahead Varesh

CMO_Varesh says:
How do you manage not to get too involved with your patients? I find that a problem for me sometimes, but I suppose being the Betazoid and doctor isn't a good combination.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
I am not in a position to answer you there, a Klingon stands alone, that aspect has not affected me with relation to the crew.  There have been a few patients of mine outside the crew that I have sworn a blood oath for.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
I am aware that there are ways to close your mind?

CMO_Varesh says:
Yes, but I don't like doing that, although I must say, non-telepathic races can drive me to distraction with their mental prattling the whole time.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
My advice would be that you do your job first, worry about feelings later, if that means closing yourself off then so be it.

CMO_Varesh says:
::nods:: I get the concept, but it goes against my nature sometimes.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Well, being a Doctor and a Klingon Warrior is no picnic I'll tell ya.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
Any more questions?

CMO_Varesh says:
::looks around::

Adm_Xavier says:
::shakes head::
Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
This concludes my seminar you are free to join the main hall where many other lecturers will be announced.

Adm_Xavier says:
Doctor:  I just wanted to say one thing.  Well done.  ::smiles::

CMO_Varesh says:
::smiles at Ravenprowler:: Yes, thank you.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
::comes to attention :: Thank you, Admiral.

Adm_Xavier says:
::smiles::  At ease Cmdr.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands down ::

Adm_Xavier says:
Anyway I have a meeting to attend, Good day everyone and once again Doctor Well done.  ::turns and exits the hall::

CMO_Varesh says:
::nods politely to the others:: Ravenprowler: Thanks Doctor, you've helped me some here.

Host Doctor_Ravenprowler says:
:: nods to Varesh as he leaves ::