Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 2008-09: VUWAE 53
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The application process The application process was efficient and well documented |
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Communications with Antarctica New Zealand staff Communication with Antarctica New Zealand staff was professional, timely, and effective. |
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Preseason information The information received was timely and valuable |
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Medicals, documentation and flights to Antarctica The information received was timely and valuable. However, I would like to note that there is a loophole in the information flow for the medical assessment. I would like to suggest that the PI of any field group will be informed by the medical advisor of any condition of a team member relevant to the field deployment, such as allergies etc. Furthermore, I would like to suggest adding to the medical questionnaire the question on how long the examining doctor has known the patient. This would help the medical advisor to evaluate how comprehensive the medical assessment might be. |
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Environmental Advice The pre-season information received was timely and valuable |
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Other comments The multi-season experience of many Antarctica NZ staff makes the planning process field deployment a professional and efficient process. |