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Historically in warfare, the majority of all combat deaths have occurred prior to a casualty ever receiving advanced trauma management. | Historically in warfare, the majority of all combat deaths have occurred prior to a casualty ever receiving advanced trauma management. | ||
[[Image:SF Medical.jpg| | [[Image:SF Medical.jpg|right|thumb]]Aboard a ship, starbase, or planet-side colony, StarFleet '''Medical''' personnel provide day-to-day medical care, and treat injuries just like any other doctor. Their main responsibility is the physical well being and health of the crew and civilians on board their ship or base. They are also responsible for low-level sickness care. In crisis situations, this quickly changes and expands anywhere from low-level injury care to high-level surgery. | ||
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) co-ordinates the efficient running of the Medical department and is responsible for the activities of the personnel therein. It is the CMO's job to ensure that the medical personnel are organized to ensure maximum productivity and also provide maximum medical and emergency response cover for the ship. | The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) co-ordinates the efficient running of the Medical department and is responsible for the activities of the personnel therein. It is the CMO's job to ensure that the medical personnel are organized to ensure maximum productivity and also provide maximum medical and emergency response cover for the ship. | ||