I found a useful link I thought I'd pass on (complements of Latitudes and Attitudes magazine). It leads you to a pdf copy of the "Ships Captain's Medical Guide" by the UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency. I've waded though some of it and have already learned some new things.

You can find it at: Ships Captain's Medical Guide

Terry

Nice, thanks for sharing! <img src="images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Thanks!
I learned a few interesting terms for some of the medical conditions.
I like 'tit juice conjunctivitis' the best! <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> (And NO it's not what you think!!)

Excellent link! Thanks for posting it. I learned a few things, and have downloaded the entire thing for reference ... I was intrigued by the What to do with Dead People section and Burial at Sea. Some days, that looks most appealing! <img src="images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

You mean, some days, you're tempted to do that with people who are not actually dead ..??... yes... I know the feeling ...... <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />