Who determines medical care on board?

• A. The flight attendant in charge
• B. A medical professional on board
• C. The captain
• D. The passenger who requested help

Answer: (B)

When a medical issue arises on a flight, the person with medical training on board determines the care to provide. That medical professional can assess symptoms, interpret any available information, decide what treatment is appropriate, and determine whether to stabilize the patient, administer medications from the medical kit, or arrange for a diversion if needed. The captain is in charge of flight safety and coordinates the overall response, including communication with air traffic control and medical support on the ground, but they don’t make clinical treatment decisions. The flight attendant in charge facilitates the process and assists with cabin needs, while the passenger who requested help can share information, but they don’t dictate medical care. So the best answer is the medical professional on board, because they have the training to guide clinical decisions during the flight.