Sarah Aldington

"Is there a doctor or nurse on board?"

The call for a doctor or nurse on board strikes fear into even the most seasoned of travellers! This session will discuss the common in-flight emergencies, the medical facilities on board, the assistance available and the considerations for in-flight diversions.

Suitable for anyone involved in clinical primary care

Fitness to fly

This session discusses the issues that need to be taken into account when advising passengers of the fitness to fly and the process required for obtaining medical clearance from an airline.

Audience: Suitable for anyone involved in clinical primary care

Dr Sarah Aldington is an Aviation Medical Officer with Air New Zealand. She initially trained as a physician specialising in Respiratory Medicine before obtaining her pilot's licence and catching "the bug"!! She completed a Masters degree in Aviation Medicine and continues to fly light aircraft recreationally. Her work at Air New Zealand encompasses a variety of Aviation and Occupational Medical issues including passenger health and fitness to fly decisions. She is a lecturer in Aviation Medicine at the University of Otago and Secretary of the Aviation Medical Society of Australia and New Zealand.