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HSG (97)33: Use of military helicopters by the NHS
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Document type:Health Service Guidelines
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:1 July 1997
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:1997
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Series number:HSG (97)33
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Pages:2
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Copyright holder:Crown copyright
Civilian helicopters should normally be used when transferring patients between hospitals ('medevacs'). On occasion though military helicopters may be able to assist. This guidance sets out the procedures and supersedes previous instructions on the subject.
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