In an ongoing effort to improve services to the remote community of Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, the Naval Station GTMO hospital published a list of what they considered routine/elective versus acute/urgent procedures. A spokesperson for the hospital commented "The list is not all inclusive, but we wanted to ensure that we kept our client's expectations as low as possible in the event that they might expect Medevac services for care that we see as just routine." Below are just a few samples of what's on the list.
Requires Medevac:
Persistent Jock Itch that does not respond to Lotrimin Jock Itch Cream and Spray.
Halitosis that won't go away despite daily routine of brushing at least twice a day, flossing, and eliminating coffee from your diet.
Athlete's Foot that persists after routine treatment of Desenex Antifungal Powder.
Urgent Care that cannot wait and will get worse if not seen ASAP in the States:
Lateral Epicondylitis also known as tennis elbow that does not improve after wrapping with ace bandage.
Heart Problems with no family history of heart problems.
Birthmark Moles that don't change in appearance, and that you have had all your life.
Routine Care that can wait until patient's next scheduled vacation:
Broken Arm that requires pins to reset bones.
Heart Problems with family history of heart problems.
Melanoma found about a week after the Day at the Bay in the form of a mole the size of a basketball that has changed colors about 6 times.
When asked about the list a local resident said, "We appreciate the hospital staff keeping the Medevacs to a minimum. We wouldn't want a bunch of Medevac flights clogging up the runways and preventing our routine twice a week passenger flights from arriving and departing on time would we?"
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