Originally Posted by
outofsynch
I would think the 'injured' may well have been consulted on the decision, and agreed they would much rather get attention at home... I see it more their decision than anyone elses - isnt it?
I agree, with any knowledge of the triage system in the emergency rooms of US hospitals, it would have been quicker to take the service of onboard paramedics and continue the flight to home base. Their call, obviously and I would have done the same thing. As far as the safety of the flight, that's the captains call.