International Aviation Medicine Conference Set For Bangkok Hospital

The Civil Aviation Medicine Center at Bangkok Hospital will co-host the 1st International Civil Air Medical Transportation Conference Bangkok from July 23 - 25 2013, which will feature leading international figures in Aviation Medicine as guest speakers. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) March 05, 2013 - Bangkok, Thailand - The three day conference will take place under the theme 'Patient Quality & Safety & Civil Space Aviation Medicine'. Joining Bangkok Hospital's Civil Aviation Medicine Center in co-hosting the event are the Aviation Medicine Physician Association and Thailand's Department of Civil Aviation.

Topics on the agenda for discussion at the 1st International Civil Air Medical Transportation Conference Bangkok (ICAMT) include:

• Globalization and economic benefits of air evacuation
• Repatriation and escort on commercial airlines
• Difficulties faced on critical care flights via fixed wing & HEMS missions
• CAMTs and EURAMI quality & safety standards
• Civil air evacuation
• The future of Aero Medical Transportation and issues related to pilot licensing
A number of the world's leading figures in Aviation Medicine will be taking part in the

1st ICAMT as guest speakers. They include:

• Dr. Michael Braida, Medical Director of ISOS-UK (Canada)
• Dr. Laurent Taymans, President of EURAMI (Belgium)
• Eileen Frazer, R.N./CMTE Executive Director of CAMTS (USA)
• Dr. Juergen K. Knueppel, Lt. Col. (ret) Flight Surgeon & President FAI CIMP (Germany)
• Dr. Olivier Seiler, Deputy Medical Director of Swiss Air-Rescue REGA (Switzerland)
• Stefan Becker, Head of Corporate Development REGA (Switzerland)

"Bangkok Hospital is extremely honoured and pleased to be involved in the staging of such an important gathering of internationally renowned figures in the Aviation Medicine field" said Dr. Chatree Duagnet, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Bangkok Hospital and Vice President of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL.

"Well recognized as a leading private hospital in Bangkok and world class hospital in Thailand, Bangkok Hospital is playing a key role in medicine at the local, regional and global level."

About Bangkok Hospital:
Bangkok Hospital Network offers our patients the utmost quality care in comfortable, modern surroundings and using state-of-the-art medical technology and machinery. Your comfort and health are paramount, and we go that extra mile to see your concerns are handled sensitively and professionally.

Bangkok Hospital was the first private medical institution in Thailand, founded in 1972, and has never once lost sight of the ethics and respect for medicine and patients that it was founded upon. We are renowned for our medical care in Thailand and the broader Asian region, and our multidisciplinary teams of highly trained specialists are there for you every step of the way. Innovative, caring and a leader in modern medicine, you are in exceptional hands at Bangkok Hospital network.

For more information please contact:
Name Chris Sharasuvana
Email chris.sh ( @ ) bgh dot co dot th

http://www.bangkokhospital.com

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