ORGANIZATION OF MEDICAL SERVICE SAFETY OF FLIGHTS IN MODERN CONDITIONS

An analysis of the organization of medical provision of flight safety was carried out. It has been established that the aviation doctor builds his work in a complex system of industrial relations. For the purpose of reliable functioning, it has strict regulations, so in its practical activities, the Chief of the Medical Service of the Aviation Unit must punctually comply with the requirements set out in the guidance documents. There is a detailed characteristic of medical provision of flight safety at all stages of their organization and carrying out. It is noted that the prevention of aviation accidents and incidents related to the violation of the health and performance of persons participating in flights includes a whole range of measures carried out by the medical service. Flight safety is shown to be a systemic concept with a pronounced preventive focus. The main link in solving practical tasks of medical provision of flight safety is the m ilitary aviation doctor (head of the medical service of the aviation unit), so he and his special training are subject to high requirements. The aviation doctor needs to be able to assess not only the state of health of the flight crew, but also its physical preparation, psychological stability, functional condition, reserves and, ultimately, its operability. Only professionally trained personnel can successfully solve the abovementioned set of organizational and medical tasks.

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