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Old 2nd Jun 2006, 12:13
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Originally Posted by Daysleeper
As I said elsewhere, if the transplant co-ordintaion people had tried ever civil operator and they were ALL busy then yes a last chance call to the airforce is justified.
Um, we are the last chance which is why we are doing it.

Originally Posted by Daysleeper
On the other hand if Gt Ormond Street are having to call ASCOT directly themselves there is a serious problem at UK Transplant.
The chaps at ASCOT have to have approval from duty adult in order for MACA to be implemented. I am usually unconcerned with problems at UK Transplant, more concerned with launching the task.

Originally Posted by Daysleeper
Flying surgical teams around is not a core military capability
Always wondered why we had those Aeromed Teams and stretcher fit lying around.

Understand where you are coming from, however, it needs to be taken up with UK Transplant.
How do the think the headline 'RAF Refuse Child Life Saving Transplant' would go down with the British Public?
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