This week, Aebhric O’Kelly talks with Dr Hannah Evans who shares her experiences as a rural GP and pre-hospital doctor, discussing her work in remote locations, including Antarctica. She highlights the importance of telemedicine in austere environments and her role in advising the ambulance service in Scotland. Dr Evans also talks about her fellowships in wilderness and humanitarian medicine, her teaching efforts at the University of Aberdeen, and offers advice for new practitioners in the field.

Takeaways

Dr Evans works as an advisor to the ambulance service in Scotland.

She has extensive experience in remote and austere environments.

Telemedicine can be effectively utilised in Antarctica.

Dr Evans emphasises the importance of wilderness medicine education.

She has participated in humanitarian efforts in various countries.

The FOM fellowship is a valuable credential for remote medics.

Dr Evans is proud of her recent FFRRHH fellowship.

Teaching wilderness medicine is crucial for medical students.

Networking and following experienced professionals is key for new practitioners.

Perseverance is essential in pursuing a career in austere medicine.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr Hannah Evans

02:33 Role of a Pre-Hospital Doctor

08:03 Experiences in Austere Environments

12:18 Telemedicine in Antarctica

16:10 Future of Telemedicine and Humanitarian Applications

20:00 Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine

23:05 Fellowship of Remote Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare

26:28 Teaching Wilderness Medicine to Medical Students

30:12 Advice for New Practitioners in Austere Medicine