Posted by Lieutenant Commander Noah Astor (CMO/CNS) in Main Sim: Medical/Counseling Annex

Posted by Gamemaster The Bard (Game Master) in Main Sim: Medical/Counseling Annex
Incoming Priority Message

FROM: Starfleet Intelligence

TO: Lt. Cmdr Noah Astor

SUBJECT: Departmental Intelligence Annex

Starfleet Intelligence has compiled the attached reference files for your review prior to USS Wolverine’s departure. The attached material represents the most current information available concerning your department’s expected responsibilities during Operation: False Colors.

Attached Files:

*Medical/Counseling Annex
- Common Medical Conditions
- Chronic Diseases
- Common Injuries
- Environmental Hazards
- Radiation Exposure
- Alien Biology
- Unknown Pathogens
- Humanitarian Consideration
- Medical Networks
- Treatment Options
- Medical Ethics
- Psychological Considerations
- Psychological Effects
- Crew Resilience
- Operational Stress
- Initial Contact Psychology
- Alien Psychology

• The Bard

Noah sat down at his desk and brought up the priority message on his terminal. He raised an eyebrow when he saw the number of files attached. Realizing this was going to be a late night he got up and wandered over to the replicator.

“Computer, 1 medium Americano, hot with 15ml creamer please.”

After collecting his beverage and taking a first relaxing sip he went back to his desk and sat down. Accessing the first file, he prepared to learn all the Starfleet Intelligence had sent him and began his journey with ‘common medical conditions’.

Dr. Astor - CMO/CNS

The computer promptly returns the requested information…

Starfleet Intelligence has identified no specific epidemic or extraordinary pathogen threat associated with Karthos Drift. The dominant medical concern is cumulative: chronic exposure, inconsistent treatment, inadequate preventative care, and illnesses that would ordinarily be manageable under Federation medical standards becoming persistent health problems.

Common conditions include:
- Untreated respiratory illness associated with industrial dust exposure (from Bronchitis and Asthma on the mild end to conditions more similar to ‘black lung’ on the extreme)
- Heavy-metal poisoning associated with unregulated mining operations
- Long-term radiation exposure
- Infections associated with contaminated water
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Untreated or poorly treated childhood illnesses
- Antimicrobial-resistant infections associated with inconsistent or non-existent medical care

• The Bard