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Piotr Szawarski¹, David Hillebrandt²

¹Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham, UK.

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Summary

Doctors in mountain medicine provide care and conduct research during expeditions. Their evolving role includes advising individuals with disabilities or medical conditions on high-altitude health and safety.

Keywords:

disability mountain medicine professionalism

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Area of Science:

Medicine
Environmental Health
Sports Medicine

Background:

Mountain medicine physicians historically provided routine care and research support.
The field is expanding due to commercial expeditions and increased participation by individuals with medical conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the evolving role of physicians in mountain medicine.
To highlight the importance of risk assessment and advice for high-altitude expeditions involving individuals with disabilities or medical diagnoses.

Main Methods:

Literature review of the historical and current practices in mountain medicine.
Analysis of the increasing trend of individuals with medical conditions undertaking high-altitude activities.

Main Results:

Physicians' roles have expanded beyond routine care to include public health and safety advisory functions.
Risk assessment and tailored advice are crucial for enabling safe ascents for individuals with disabilities.

Conclusions:

Mountain medicine is a unique field where risk acceptance is integral to adventure.
Knowledge of the mountain environment is essential for facilitating safe high-altitude ascents for all participants, including those with medical conditions.