You Are as far forward as you are supposed to be, and as far forward as you should be in order to help the highest number of patients with your skill set.
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Originally Posted by CPTK
I would also like to teach our medics about ATLS and have them operate with me.
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This is akin to a pilot putting a crew chief on the stick...it is completely outside 68W scope of practice and creates a dangerous "A doctor showed me how to do this once so it's OK now for me to do it (or worse yet TEACH IT to someone else) situation. ESPECIALLY in theater.
SOF trained Enlisted medical personnel do have an intensive surgical block, to include general anesthesia, first assist, and primary surgical duties as part of their curriculum. Additionally, they routinely receive training in ATLS, auditing the official program.
I can tell you also, PHYSICIANS are not 18D's. Nor are 18D's PA's/Doctors. SF Medics have a unique skill set that traverses multiple medical disciplines and they must be self sufficient across all of them. You would be surprised at the capability, responsibility, and medical adeptness of these Soldiers.
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