DR RICHARD YOUNG
He works in this place when he treats patients and writes prescriptions.
A doctor’s surgery
She worked in this country as part of an emergency team.
Yemen
Sally works this many hours in one shift.
12 hours
A short medical treatment given immediately in an emergency.
First aid
Why does Dr Young always offer help on flights?
Because saving lives is his duty, even off duty
This happened to a man in the park, and Dr Young helped him.
He collapsed.
This disease caused an epidemic affecting over 620,000 people.
Cholera
The most common call paramedics receive is about this type of pain.
Stomach pain
A strong negative reaction to something you eat, like nuts.
An allergy
Why was Sonia afraid each morning when she arrived at the hospital?
She feared the baby might not survive the night
Nervous passengers on flights often suffer from this sudden feeling of fear.
A panic attack
Sonia worked on this hospital ward.
Children's ward
Minor injuries, like shaving cuts, are examples of these calls.
Non‑emergency calls
A place where there is fighting between armies.
A war zone
Why are non‑emergency calls frustrating for paramedics?
They waste time when someone else may need urgent help
Dr Young missed this because he stayed with a sick passenger after landing.
His connecting flight
The baby boy looked like a two‑week‑old even though he was actually this age.
6 months old
Paramedics are highly trained to deal with this serious heart condition.
A heart attack
A sudden medical situation where someone becomes unconscious.
A collapse
What does the text show about working in extreme conditions?
It is emotionally and physically demanding, with high risk and limited resources
This phrase is usually announced on a plane when medical help is needed.
“Is there a doctor on board?”
This international organisation sent Sonia to Yemen.
Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières
Sally says this is her favourite part of the job.
Delivering a baby
A person who uses emergency medical skills but is not a doctor.
A paramedic
What personality trait do all three professionals clearly share?
They are dedicated, calm under pressure, and compassionate