In October 1995, a conference of physicians, scientists, and polar
explorers was convened at the Scott Polar Research Institute in
Cambridge, England. With one voice these experts spoke out about
the need for improvement in the standards of safety and medical
care for the polar tourist. The conclusions of the world-class
experts who attended the conference form the basis for this book,
the first to address this important need. The editors have
skillfully synthesized the presentations of the conference
attendees and drawn on their own and other experts' experience to
prepare a comprehensive look at the field of polar travel,
medicine, and safety. Included are a brief overview of the polar
regions, the history of polar exploration and tourism, various
nations' experiences at Antarctic bases and how they relate to
tourism, possible concerns about medical care and safety for
tourists in the Arctic and Antarctic, the potential hazards onboard
ships, helicopters, and Zodiac-type boats, and recommendations for
safety and well-being for tourists and the doctors who serve them.
Whether you are a ship's doctor, a travel agent, or a prospective
polar traveler, the information and anecdotes in this definitive
book will be invaluable. Don't embark for the polar regions without
reading it.
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