Guest guest Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Evening Byron, I know I should not jundge something till i've tried it but after my experiences with HSE I will not work for a South African company again as long as I can help it... Good luck on your endevour though and I wish you luck Regards J Advise needed? > Hi all, > > New medical company " OPS MEDIC " South Africa. " OPS MEDIC " means > operational medic. > > I served with SF for nine years where I was trained to be without > support for 72 hours. I had only a scale 202 bag, which civilians in > South Africa call a jump bag. I had to para jump into my objective, > travel with a fast moving boat or route march to my RV with only the > minimal supply. > > Then up came Iraq. Now I have worked for the two best companies > around and will not mention their names. My salary was paid on time, > but the support was poor. I have been operational for two years in > Iraq and six months in Aceh, Indonesia. I will not blame those two > companies but the operational staff or some log personnel. > > Now my aim is to change this and to start being on the ground to > assist. My aim is to start up a site, put most operational data > inplace, ensure all equipment is sufficient and then withdraw. My > aim is to get resources on the ground and to make things easier for > a remote medic. Now, I please need advise on how do I aquire > contracts, the legal aspects of a medical remote company and where I > can get equipment at a cheap price. I also need all the advice I > need. > > My aim is to work in Africa because it will be easier. Currently > unemployed so investors are also welcome. Stay well and be safe out > there. > > Rgds, > Byron Fawcus > > > > > > Member Information: > > List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... > Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > > ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) should be sent > to the list owner. > > Post message: egroups > > Please visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk > > Regards > > The Remote Medics Team > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 best of luck lyon you will need it. Sitting on a rig off Qatar now. >From: " byronfawcus " <byronfawcus@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Advise needed? >Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:12:00 -0000 > >Hi all, > >New medical company " OPS MEDIC " South Africa. " OPS MEDIC " means >operational medic. > >I served with SF for nine years where I was trained to be without >support for 72 hours. I had only a scale 202 bag, which civilians in >South Africa call a jump bag. I had to para jump into my objective, >travel with a fast moving boat or route march to my RV with only the >minimal supply. > >Then up came Iraq. Now I have worked for the two best companies >around and will not mention their names. My salary was paid on time, >but the support was poor. I have been operational for two years in >Iraq and six months in Aceh, Indonesia. I will not blame those two >companies but the operational staff or some log personnel. > >Now my aim is to change this and to start being on the ground to >assist. My aim is to start up a site, put most operational data >inplace, ensure all equipment is sufficient and then withdraw. My >aim is to get resources on the ground and to make things easier for >a remote medic. Now, I please need advise on how do I aquire >contracts, the legal aspects of a medical remote company and where I >can get equipment at a cheap price. I also need all the advice I >need. > >My aim is to work in Africa because it will be easier. Currently >unemployed so investors are also welcome. Stay well and be safe out >there. > >Rgds, >Byron Fawcus > > > > > >Member Information: > >List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... >Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > >ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) should be sent to >the list owner. > >Post message: egroups > >Please visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk > >Regards > >The Remote Medics Team > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 1.try not to frighten your clients. 2. dont get drunk. 3.take the firing pin out of your guns. Thats just my advise take it or leave it as you will. Roy. >From: " byronfawcus " <byronfawcus@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Advise needed? >Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:12:00 -0000 > >Hi all, > >New medical company " OPS MEDIC " South Africa. " OPS MEDIC " means >operational medic. > >I served with SF for nine years where I was trained to be without >support for 72 hours. I had only a scale 202 bag, which civilians in >South Africa call a jump bag. I had to para jump into my objective, >travel with a fast moving boat or route march to my RV with only the >minimal supply. > >Then up came Iraq. Now I have worked for the two best companies >around and will not mention their names. My salary was paid on time, >but the support was poor. I have been operational for two years in >Iraq and six months in Aceh, Indonesia. I will not blame those two >companies but the operational staff or some log personnel. > >Now my aim is to change this and to start being on the ground to >assist. My aim is to start up a site, put most operational data >inplace, ensure all equipment is sufficient and then withdraw. My >aim is to get resources on the ground and to make things easier for >a remote medic. Now, I please need advise on how do I aquire >contracts, the legal aspects of a medical remote company and where I >can get equipment at a cheap price. I also need all the advice I >need. > >My aim is to work in Africa because it will be easier. Currently >unemployed so investors are also welcome. Stay well and be safe out >there. > >Rgds, >Byron Fawcus > > > > > >Member Information: > >List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... >Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > >ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) should be sent to >the list owner. > >Post message: egroups > >Please visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk > >Regards > >The Remote Medics Team > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Yes Roy!! Think what you are saying. The mission in Baiji was a 'stinker' and there was no other way to get out. Worked with quite a few brits after the Baiji mission and they were ten times better than you guys. Remember to take all the equipment along and dont bullshit the clients. Stop smoking too and dont think you know everything. Stay well. roy hayes <royhayes_998@...> wrote: 1.try not to frighten your clients. 2. dont get drunk. 3.take the firing pin out of your guns. Thats just my advise take it or leave it as you will. Roy. >From: " byronfawcus " <byronfawcus@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Advise needed? >Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:12:00 -0000 > >Hi all, > >New medical company " OPS MEDIC " South Africa. " OPS MEDIC " means >operational medic. > >I served with SF for nine years where I was trained to be without >support for 72 hours. I had only a scale 202 bag, which civilians in >South Africa call a jump bag. I had to para jump into my objective, >travel with a fast moving boat or route march to my RV with only the >minimal supply. > >Then up came Iraq. Now I have worked for the two best companies >around and will not mention their names. My salary was paid on time, >but the support was poor. I have been operational for two years in >Iraq and six months in Aceh, Indonesia. I will not blame those two >companies but the operational staff or some log personnel. > >Now my aim is to change this and to start being on the ground to >assist. My aim is to start up a site, put most operational data >inplace, ensure all equipment is sufficient and then withdraw. My >aim is to get resources on the ground and to make things easier for >a remote medic. Now, I please need advise on how do I aquire >contracts, the legal aspects of a medical remote company and where I >can get equipment at a cheap price. I also need all the advice I >need. > >My aim is to work in Africa because it will be easier. Currently >unemployed so investors are also welcome. Stay well and be safe out >there. > >Rgds, >Byron Fawcus > > > > > >Member Information: > >List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... >Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > >ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) should be sent to >the list owner. > >Post message: egroups > >Please visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk > >Regards > >The Remote Medics Team > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Byron, Equipment cheap = eBay. Buyer beware though, consider any and all purchases critically and know the equipment you want to purchase like the back of your hand. You have embarked on a very steep learning curve. I wish you all the best. While I am supportive of your endeavor and wish you success I might add that the questions you are asking are somewhat elementary vis-a-vis starting your own show. Have you considered working for another company that perhaps supports their medics better than you are used to? Your medical skill and resourcefullness seem exceptional but the business side of this show is a very different nut. Keep us informed and all the best, Steve roy hayes <royhayes_998@...> wrote: best of luck lyon you will need it. Sitting on a rig off Qatar now. >From: " byronfawcus " <byronfawcus@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Advise needed? >Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:12:00 -0000 > >Hi all, > >New medical company " OPS MEDIC " South Africa. " OPS MEDIC " means >operational medic. > >I served with SF for nine years where I was trained to be without >support for 72 hours. I had only a scale 202 bag, which civilians in >South Africa call a jump bag. I had to para jump into my objective, >travel with a fast moving boat or route march to my RV with only the >minimal supply. > >Then up came Iraq. Now I have worked for the two best companies >around and will not mention their names. My salary was paid on time, >but the support was poor. I have been operational for two years in >Iraq and six months in Aceh, Indonesia. I will not blame those two >companies but the operational staff or some log personnel. > >Now my aim is to change this and to start being on the ground to >assist. My aim is to start up a site, put most operational data >inplace, ensure all equipment is sufficient and then withdraw. My >aim is to get resources on the ground and to make things easier for >a remote medic. Now, I please need advise on how do I aquire >contracts, the legal aspects of a medical remote company and where I >can get equipment at a cheap price. I also need all the advice I >need. > >My aim is to work in Africa because it will be easier. Currently >unemployed so investors are also welcome. Stay well and be safe out >there. > >Rgds, >Byron Fawcus > > > > > >Member Information: > >List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... >Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > >ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) should be sent to >the list owner. > >Post message: egroups > >Please visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk > >Regards > >The Remote Medics Team > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 just say no, onwards and upwards. good luck with your new endevours. >From: Byron Fawcus <byronfawcus@...> >Reply- > >Subject: RE: Advise needed? >Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 02:02:07 -0800 (PST) > >Yes Roy!! Think what you are saying. The mission in Baiji was a 'stinker' >and there was no other way to get out. Worked with quite a few brits after >the Baiji mission and they were ten times better than you guys. Remember to >take all the equipment along and dont bullshit the clients. Stop smoking >too and dont think you know everything. > Stay well. > >roy hayes <royhayes_998@...> wrote: > 1.try not to frighten your clients. >2. dont get drunk. >3.take the firing pin out of your guns. >Thats just my advise take it or leave it as you will. Roy. > > >From: " byronfawcus " <byronfawcus@...> > >Reply- > > > >Subject: Advise needed? > >Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:12:00 -0000 > > > >Hi all, > > > >New medical company " OPS MEDIC " South Africa. " OPS MEDIC " means > >operational medic. > > > >I served with SF for nine years where I was trained to be without > >support for 72 hours. I had only a scale 202 bag, which civilians in > >South Africa call a jump bag. I had to para jump into my objective, > >travel with a fast moving boat or route march to my RV with only the > >minimal supply. > > > >Then up came Iraq. Now I have worked for the two best companies > >around and will not mention their names. My salary was paid on time, > >but the support was poor. I have been operational for two years in > >Iraq and six months in Aceh, Indonesia. I will not blame those two > >companies but the operational staff or some log personnel. > > > >Now my aim is to change this and to start being on the ground to > >assist. My aim is to start up a site, put most operational data > >inplace, ensure all equipment is sufficient and then withdraw. My > >aim is to get resources on the ground and to make things easier for > >a remote medic. Now, I please need advise on how do I aquire > >contracts, the legal aspects of a medical remote company and where I > >can get equipment at a cheap price. I also need all the advice I > >need. > > > >My aim is to work in Africa because it will be easier. Currently > >unemployed so investors are also welcome. Stay well and be safe out > >there. > > > >Rgds, > >Byron Fawcus > > > > > > > > > > > >Member Information: > > > >List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... > >Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > > > >ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) should be sent >to > >the list owner. > > > >Post message: egroups > > > >Please visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk > > > >Regards > > > >The Remote Medics Team > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 guys, if you are going to start getting personal do it away from here, not interested in your dirty washing. ta Byron Fawcus <byronfawcus@...> wrote: Yes Roy!! Think what you are saying. The mission in Baiji was a 'stinker' and there was no other way to get out. Worked with quite a few brits after the Baiji mission and they were ten times better than you guys. Remember to take all the equipment along and dont bullshit the clients. Stop smoking too and dont think you know everything. Stay well. roy hayes <royhayes_998@...> wrote: 1.try not to frighten your clients. 2. dont get drunk. 3.take the firing pin out of your guns. Thats just my advise take it or leave it as you will. Roy. >From: " byronfawcus " <byronfawcus@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Advise needed? >Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:12:00 -0000 > >Hi all, > >New medical company " OPS MEDIC " South Africa. " OPS MEDIC " means >operational medic. > >I served with SF for nine years where I was trained to be without >support for 72 hours. I had only a scale 202 bag, which civilians in >South Africa call a jump bag. I had to para jump into my objective, >travel with a fast moving boat or route march to my RV with only the >minimal supply. > >Then up came Iraq. Now I have worked for the two best companies >around and will not mention their names. My salary was paid on time, >but the support was poor. I have been operational for two years in >Iraq and six months in Aceh, Indonesia. I will not blame those two >companies but the operational staff or some log personnel. > >Now my aim is to change this and to start being on the ground to >assist. My aim is to start up a site, put most operational data >inplace, ensure all equipment is sufficient and then withdraw. My >aim is to get resources on the ground and to make things easier for >a remote medic. Now, I please need advise on how do I aquire >contracts, the legal aspects of a medical remote company and where I >can get equipment at a cheap price. I also need all the advice I >need. > >My aim is to work in Africa because it will be easier. Currently >unemployed so investors are also welcome. Stay well and be safe out >there. > >Rgds, >Byron Fawcus > > > > > >Member Information: > >List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... >Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > >ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) should be sent to >the list owner. > >Post message: egroups > >Please visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk > >Regards > >The Remote Medics Team > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Hi guys Sorry for using the site to put things straight with Roy. I apologise and I am sorry to all you medics. Thanks for the advise Roy and stay well. Look after yourself. Rgds Byron roy hayes <royhayes_998@...> wrote: just say no, onwards and upwards. good luck with your new endevours. >From: Byron Fawcus <byronfawcus@...> >Reply- > >Subject: RE: Advise needed? >Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 02:02:07 -0800 (PST) > >Yes Roy!! Think what you are saying. The mission in Baiji was a 'stinker' >and there was no other way to get out. Worked with quite a few brits after >the Baiji mission and they were ten times better than you guys. Remember to >take all the equipment along and dont bullshit the clients. Stop smoking >too and dont think you know everything. > Stay well. > >roy hayes <royhayes_998@...> wrote: > 1.try not to frighten your clients. >2. dont get drunk. >3.take the firing pin out of your guns. >Thats just my advise take it or leave it as you will. Roy. > > >From: " byronfawcus " <byronfawcus@...> > >Reply- > > > >Subject: Advise needed? > >Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:12:00 -0000 > > > >Hi all, > > > >New medical company " OPS MEDIC " South Africa. " OPS MEDIC " means > >operational medic. > > > >I served with SF for nine years where I was trained to be without > >support for 72 hours. I had only a scale 202 bag, which civilians in > >South Africa call a jump bag. I had to para jump into my objective, > >travel with a fast moving boat or route march to my RV with only the > >minimal supply. > > > >Then up came Iraq. Now I have worked for the two best companies > >around and will not mention their names. My salary was paid on time, > >but the support was poor. I have been operational for two years in > >Iraq and six months in Aceh, Indonesia. I will not blame those two > >companies but the operational staff or some log personnel. > > > >Now my aim is to change this and to start being on the ground to > >assist. My aim is to start up a site, put most operational data > >inplace, ensure all equipment is sufficient and then withdraw. My > >aim is to get resources on the ground and to make things easier for > >a remote medic. Now, I please need advise on how do I aquire > >contracts, the legal aspects of a medical remote company and where I > >can get equipment at a cheap price. I also need all the advice I > >need. > > > >My aim is to work in Africa because it will be easier. Currently > >unemployed so investors are also welcome. Stay well and be safe out > >there. > > > >Rgds, > >Byron Fawcus > > > > > > > > > > > >Member Information: > > > >List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... > >Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > > > >ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) should be sent >to > >the list owner. > > > >Post message: egroups > > > >Please visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk > > > >Regards > > > >The Remote Medics Team > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Dear Byron, I would suggest the following for your business venture. 1) Pay reasonable rates to your medics and do it on time, medics do this for the money not for love or fun, we have homes and wives to support. 2) Ensure that they are well informed with as much info as you can give them, with a planned travel schedual so that there travel to and from project is as painless as possible, Including necessary visa requirments. 3) Pay expenses for out of pocket i.e taxi's remember in some locations bribes are the norm and should also be covered to allow smooth movement in country. The medic should not be expected to have to cover the cost of bribing the chap at customs out of his own pocket. 4) Make sure you have good liability insurance for you medics, that they have been interviewed and are of a recognised qualification. Ensure that the medic either works to a client company set of protocols or your own protocols, there are one or two wanabe brain surgeons out there. 5)If possible make sure that the medic's themselves are covered by a repatriation medical scheme such as PPP International. Medics get ill or injured too!!! 6) Always ensure there is a 24 hour duty number for admin problems i.e. missed flights due to late arrival in country, hotels not paid for in advance by client company, problems are many a varied and there is nothing worse than not being able to contact someone at the office to sort it out. 7) Flights over 8 hours should be travelled at business class, a medic in cattle class going on to duty after 10 hours travel is out of order and is usually of no use. 8) If you intend supplying medication, equipment, dressings etc good luck you will need it!!! Customs and local laws concerning there use and carriage are very complicated. If you can get an international medical supply company to sort that side for you do it, it's worth it. After all that good luck and I hope you do well!!! Best Regards Ian. > > 1.try not to frighten your clients. > >2. dont get drunk. > >3.take the firing pin out of your guns. > >Thats just my advise take it or leave it as you will. Roy. > > > > >From: " byronfawcus " <byronfawcus@...> > > >Reply- > > > > > >Subject: Advise needed? > > >Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:12:00 -0000 > > > > > >Hi all, > > > > > >New medical company " OPS MEDIC " South Africa. " OPS MEDIC " means > > >operational medic. > > > > > >I served with SF for nine years where I was trained to be without > > >support for 72 hours. I had only a scale 202 bag, which civilians in > > >South Africa call a jump bag. I had to para jump into my objective, > > >travel with a fast moving boat or route march to my RV with only the > > >minimal supply. > > > > > >Then up came Iraq. Now I have worked for the two best companies > > >around and will not mention their names. My salary was paid on time, > > >but the support was poor. I have been operational for two years in > > >Iraq and six months in Aceh, Indonesia. I will not blame those two > > >companies but the operational staff or some log personnel. > > > > > >Now my aim is to change this and to start being on the ground to > > >assist. My aim is to start up a site, put most operational data > > >inplace, ensure all equipment is sufficient and then withdraw. My > > >aim is to get resources on the ground and to make things easier for > > >a remote medic. Now, I please need advise on how do I aquire > > >contracts, the legal aspects of a medical remote company and where I > > >can get equipment at a cheap price. I also need all the advice I > > >need. > > > > > >My aim is to work in Africa because it will be easier. Currently > > >unemployed so investors are also welcome. Stay well and be safe out > > >there. > > > > > >Rgds, > > >Byron Fawcus > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Member Information: > > > > > >List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... > > >Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > > > > > >ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) should be sent > >to > > >the list owner. > > > > > >Post message: egroups > > > > > >Please visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk > > > > > >Regards > > > > > >The Remote Medics Team > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 One other thing besides the below advise, no matter what happens, whos fault, nobody fault whatever, DO NOT lie to your medics. You will get caught! Cheers Tom G >From: " Ian Denton " <ianjamesdenton@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Advise needed? >Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:48:24 -0000 > >Dear Byron, > >I would suggest the following for your business venture. > >1) Pay reasonable rates to your medics and do it on time, medics do >this for the money not for love or fun, we have homes and wives to >support. >2) Ensure that they are well informed with as much info as you can >give them, with a planned travel schedual so that there travel to >and from project is as painless as possible, Including necessary >visa requirments. >3) Pay expenses for out of pocket i.e taxi's remember in some >locations bribes are the norm and should also be covered to allow >smooth movement in country. The medic should not be expected to have >to cover the cost of bribing the chap at customs out of his own >pocket. >4) Make sure you have good liability insurance for you medics, that >they have been interviewed and are of a recognised qualification. >Ensure that the medic either works to a client company set of >protocols or your own protocols, there are one or two wanabe brain >surgeons out there. >5)If possible make sure that the medic's themselves are covered by a >repatriation medical scheme such as PPP International. Medics get >ill or injured too!!! >6) Always ensure there is a 24 hour duty number for admin problems >i.e. missed flights due to late arrival in country, hotels not paid >for in advance by client company, problems are many a varied and >there is nothing worse than not being able to contact someone at the >office to sort it out. >7) Flights over 8 hours should be travelled at business class, a >medic in cattle class going on to duty after 10 hours travel is out >of order and is usually of no use. >8) If you intend supplying medication, equipment, dressings etc good >luck you will need it!!! Customs and local laws concerning there use >and carriage are very complicated. If you can get an international >medical supply company to sort that side for you do it, it's worth >it. > >After all that good luck and I hope you do well!!! > >Best Regards >Ian. > > > > > 1.try not to frighten your clients. > > >2. dont get drunk. > > >3.take the firing pin out of your guns. > > >Thats just my advise take it or leave it as you will. Roy. > > > > > > >From: " byronfawcus " <byronfawcus@...> > > > >Reply- > > > > > > > >Subject: Advise needed? > > > >Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:12:00 -0000 > > > > > > > >Hi all, > > > > > > > >New medical company " OPS MEDIC " South Africa. " OPS MEDIC " means > > > >operational medic. > > > > > > > >I served with SF for nine years where I was trained to be >without > > > >support for 72 hours. I had only a scale 202 bag, which >civilians in > > > >South Africa call a jump bag. I had to para jump into my >objective, > > > >travel with a fast moving boat or route march to my RV with >only the > > > >minimal supply. > > > > > > > >Then up came Iraq. Now I have worked for the two best companies > > > >around and will not mention their names. My salary was paid on >time, > > > >but the support was poor. I have been operational for two years >in > > > >Iraq and six months in Aceh, Indonesia. I will not blame those >two > > > >companies but the operational staff or some log personnel. > > > > > > > >Now my aim is to change this and to start being on the ground to > > > >assist. My aim is to start up a site, put most operational data > > > >inplace, ensure all equipment is sufficient and then withdraw. >My > > > >aim is to get resources on the ground and to make things easier >for > > > >a remote medic. Now, I please need advise on how do I aquire > > > >contracts, the legal aspects of a medical remote company and >where I > > > >can get equipment at a cheap price. I also need all the advice I > > > >need. > > > > > > > >My aim is to work in Africa because it will be easier. Currently > > > >unemployed so investors are also welcome. Stay well and be safe >out > > > >there. > > > > > > > >Rgds, > > > >Byron Fawcus > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Member Information: > > > > > > > >List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... > > > >Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > > > > > > > >ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) >should be sent > > >to > > > >the list owner. > > > > > > > >Post message: egroups > > > > > > > >Please visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk > > > > > > > >Regards > > > > > > > >The Remote Medics Team > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hi mate, Thanks for the advice. I hate lying to my clients, colleagues and friends. Stay well and be safe!! Kind rgds Byron fawcus thomas greaber <tom5255@...> wrote: One other thing besides the below advise, no matter what happens, whos fault, nobody fault whatever, DO NOT lie to your medics. You will get caught! Cheers Tom G >From: " Ian Denton " <ianjamesdenton@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Advise needed? >Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:48:24 -0000 > >Dear Byron, > >I would suggest the following for your business venture. > >1) Pay reasonable rates to your medics and do it on time, medics do >this for the money not for love or fun, we have homes and wives to >support. >2) Ensure that they are well informed with as much info as you can >give them, with a planned travel schedual so that there travel to >and from project is as painless as possible, Including necessary >visa requirments. >3) Pay expenses for out of pocket i.e taxi's remember in some >locations bribes are the norm and should also be covered to allow >smooth movement in country. The medic should not be expected to have >to cover the cost of bribing the chap at customs out of his own >pocket. >4) Make sure you have good liability insurance for you medics, that >they have been interviewed and are of a recognised qualification. >Ensure that the medic either works to a client company set of >protocols or your own protocols, there are one or two wanabe brain >surgeons out there. >5)If possible make sure that the medic's themselves are covered by a >repatriation medical scheme such as PPP International. Medics get >ill or injured too!!! >6) Always ensure there is a 24 hour duty number for admin problems >i.e. missed flights due to late arrival in country, hotels not paid >for in advance by client company, problems are many a varied and >there is nothing worse than not being able to contact someone at the >office to sort it out. >7) Flights over 8 hours should be travelled at business class, a >medic in cattle class going on to duty after 10 hours travel is out >of order and is usually of no use. >8) If you intend supplying medication, equipment, dressings etc good >luck you will need it!!! Customs and local laws concerning there use >and carriage are very complicated. If you can get an international >medical supply company to sort that side for you do it, it's worth >it. > >After all that good luck and I hope you do well!!! > >Best Regards >Ian. > > > > > 1.try not to frighten your clients. > > >2. dont get drunk. > > >3.take the firing pin out of your guns. > > >Thats just my advise take it or leave it as you will. Roy. > > > > > > >From: " byronfawcus " <byronfawcus@...> > > > >Reply- > > > > > > > >Subject: Advise needed? > > > >Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:12:00 -0000 > > > > > > > >Hi all, > > > > > > > >New medical company " OPS MEDIC " South Africa. " OPS MEDIC " means > > > >operational medic. > > > > > > > >I served with SF for nine years where I was trained to be >without > > > >support for 72 hours. I had only a scale 202 bag, which >civilians in > > > >South Africa call a jump bag. I had to para jump into my >objective, > > > >travel with a fast moving boat or route march to my RV with >only the > > > >minimal supply. > > > > > > > >Then up came Iraq. Now I have worked for the two best companies > > > >around and will not mention their names. My salary was paid on >time, > > > >but the support was poor. I have been operational for two years >in > > > >Iraq and six months in Aceh, Indonesia. I will not blame those >two > > > >companies but the operational staff or some log personnel. > > > > > > > >Now my aim is to change this and to start being on the ground to > > > >assist. My aim is to start up a site, put most operational data > > > >inplace, ensure all equipment is sufficient and then withdraw. >My > > > >aim is to get resources on the ground and to make things easier >for > > > >a remote medic. Now, I please need advise on how do I aquire > > > >contracts, the legal aspects of a medical remote company and >where I > > > >can get equipment at a cheap price. I also need all the advice I > > > >need. > > > > > > > >My aim is to work in Africa because it will be easier. Currently > > > >unemployed so investors are also welcome. Stay well and be safe >out > > > >there. > > > > > > > >Rgds, > > > >Byron Fawcus > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Member Information: > > > > > > > >List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... > > > >Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > > > > > > > >ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) >should be sent > > >to > > > >the list owner. > > > > > > > >Post message: egroups > > > > > > > >Please visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk > > > > > > > >Regards > > > > > > > >The Remote Medics Team > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hi Steve, Thanks for all the advice. I dont mind getting a sub-contact from another company. The problem is I have worked for two of the best in the world and need some challenges up in Africa. If you have anything up your sleeve, let me know? At this stage I need something desperately just to keep me going. Stay well and be safe!! Rgds, Byron Fawcus Stevan Pierce <ermedicsp@...> wrote: Byron, Equipment cheap = eBay. Buyer beware though, consider any and all purchases critically and know the equipment you want to purchase like the back of your hand. You have embarked on a very steep learning curve. I wish you all the best. While I am supportive of your endeavor and wish you success I might add that the questions you are asking are somewhat elementary vis-a-vis starting your own show. Have you considered working for another company that perhaps supports their medics better than you are used to? Your medical skill and resourcefullness seem exceptional but the business side of this show is a very different nut. Keep us informed and all the best, Steve roy hayes <royhayes_998@...> wrote: best of luck lyon you will need it. Sitting on a rig off Qatar now. >From: " byronfawcus " <byronfawcus@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Advise needed? >Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:12:00 -0000 > >Hi all, > >New medical company " OPS MEDIC " South Africa. " OPS MEDIC " means >operational medic. > >I served with SF for nine years where I was trained to be without >support for 72 hours. I had only a scale 202 bag, which civilians in >South Africa call a jump bag. I had to para jump into my objective, >travel with a fast moving boat or route march to my RV with only the >minimal supply. > >Then up came Iraq. Now I have worked for the two best companies >around and will not mention their names. My salary was paid on time, >but the support was poor. I have been operational for two years in >Iraq and six months in Aceh, Indonesia. I will not blame those two >companies but the operational staff or some log personnel. > >Now my aim is to change this and to start being on the ground to >assist. My aim is to start up a site, put most operational data >inplace, ensure all equipment is sufficient and then withdraw. My >aim is to get resources on the ground and to make things easier for >a remote medic. Now, I please need advise on how do I aquire >contracts, the legal aspects of a medical remote company and where I >can get equipment at a cheap price. I also need all the advice I >need. > >My aim is to work in Africa because it will be easier. Currently >unemployed so investors are also welcome. Stay well and be safe out >there. > >Rgds, >Byron Fawcus > > > > > >Member Information: > >List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... >Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... > >ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) should be sent to >the list owner. > >Post message: egroups > >Please visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk > >Regards > >The Remote Medics Team > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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