Alison Gallagher - Cave rescue, who are they and what do they do?

Alison chats us through cave rescue in Scotland, what are the team skills, capabilities and responsibilities and how are they tasked?

 

Top 3 Points from this podcast:

• Work within what you are comfortable with
• Be aware that these are usually very protracted events
• Remember that the Cave rescue team is able to provide help and resources in these circumstances

About Alison

Alison is a GP based in Dundee, and also works in Ninewells ED as a GP with a specialist interest in emergency medicine.

She is a team doctor for Tayside Mountain Rescue and medical officer for the Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation. 

 

She enjoys adventures above and below ground, often with her husband and two sons.