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[theblogger]

Good morning, Tranquility.

For those of you who don't know me, I'm Doctor John Watson. I, along with a handful of others, represent your medical staff.

Everyone's aware that there's been a recent incident due to the, ehm, machinations of a passenger trying to seize control of the ship.

[ There's a brief tightening of his lips, but he continues on. ]

There were quite a few serious injuries, but I'm happy to assure you that no casualties have occurred.

However, I do feel the need to tell you that we have a problem here in the medbay.

The passenger in question was a non-human individual, and as such had some special needs to be fulfilled. However, we did not have these things on file because the patient didn't feel they ought to inform the medbay of their conditions and did not come in for screening, despite repeated requests over the network and within the new arrival letter. We very nearly lost them.

[ Straightening, tilting his chin up somewhat, jaw flexing before he addresses the feed with some levity. ]

Medbay is here to provide for all passengers in need, not just those that are human. We do not discriminate between any race, creed, or species. All that matters is that you are being provided the best possible care and, to do that, we need to be informed of any and all differences in your biology. We can get this by a simple, painless screening at your leisure or by a simple questionaire, for those of you who are already familiar with the difference between yourself and a human.

Health records are completely private and may only be accessed by the medical staff. It's really important that we be informed of any known health conditions in humans as well. I know some of you out there have been avoiding disclosing any facts about yourself either due to... shame or paranoia or just bad experiences with doctors, and that is natural. However, I'm asking you to consider the alternative: that in a state of emergency, we cannot assist you to the best of our abilities, and that your chances of surviving anything major are slim to none. We have powerful technology and we're all very capable, but we're not infallible.

This was a scare for all of us. While we can make steps toward making sure this never happens again, we also need to plan for the possibility of another crisis scenario.

I'm attaching a form to this message. Anyone who wishes to avoid speaking to doctors need only fill it out and send it to me, 001 - 197. I will put it into the medical archives and erase my device of it after.

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For those of you who are new this month, we'll be having what's called 'jump' soon. If you remember, you woke up out of one of the stasis tanks in the medbay... Sorry to say, you'll be headed back that way tomorrow. The ship makes a quick acceleration, essentially, and throws a lot of things around. The tanks save us from that sort of pain, so it's necessary you go to them.

You'll be facing memory loss once you come out of the tanks again for about a day or so, so I suggest you keep notes to yourself if you need to be reminded of something directly after. I, for example, will be putting down a reminder that medbay is going to need some volunteers to help out a bit, especially in the cases where there is a high fluctuation of patients. I've talked with our other medical doctors, Ratchet and Magnus, about this before and I think it's about time we start putting it in motion.

So I think we'll be taking interviews a few days after the jump. If anyone's interested in being trained in nursing or emergency medicine, keep it in mind.

I think that's...

[ A brief glance down, off-screen. ]

Oh, yes. One more thing.

For those of you that might like to talk to someone professional, we do have a psychology branch for counseling. If that applies to you in any way, contact Doctor Jonathan Crane. I'm sure he'll be happy to direct you.

[ A small smile. ]

Any medical questions can go to me or, if you prefer, Doctor Ratchet and Doctor Magnus.

[ A sigh, and an even wider smile. He looks a little sheepish now. ]

Alright, that's done. Thanks to everyone that stayed with me.

Comments

[statsraaden]

Hello! [Is it comeback day or what? Now it's John Watson!]

I would be happy to help you, of course! As I already told you, I have knowledge in human biology. I would be happy to have some training before I'm able to help. [Stats grins sheepishly. He has the theory but he still needs practice.]

And thanks for the advice in getting psychological help. I think I need it. [Oh boy, he does. The creepy room and the mutiny did much for it, thank you very much.]

[theblogger]

Hullo, Stats.

I need to discuss an official date with the other doctors, but we'll be doing the actual interviews soon. We'll definitely give you a call when we've got things sorted.

So far as the other thing goes, I hope you find it insightful at the very least.

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[articletwelve]

and just who has access to these records?

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[theblogger]

Only medical personnel. Right now that's about four people.

[walksonrooftops]

Doctor John Watson.

[Guess who doesn't like doctors?]

What happened to the blood? Alexander took it. Do you still have it at the medbay? Is it safe?

[theblogger]

[ A blink. ]

We've never had anyone named Alexander on the staff, so if he took your blood, chances are he still has it.

[ His brow creases with concern. ]

I seem to remember you. What's your name, again?

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[wont]

[ Medieval princess, ahoy, Dr. Watson. This one curtseys when the feed comes on. ]

Doctor Watson, you say? There was mention of you to both myself and my— [ Brother. No, Alayne Stone has no brothers. ] —companion, the young Lord Stark. [ She gives a dip of her head. ] I am Alayne Stone, doctor.

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[theblogger]

[ Oh hello! You look like you're just hitting your teens, which makes John quite sorry to see you aboard. Then again, he hasn't seen Bran yet, has he?

John gives her a smile anyway. ]

Nice things, I'm guessing, since you're contacting me.

Is there something I can do for you, Miss Stone? Or Lord Stark? You don't mean Tony Stark, do you?

[ God, he wouldn't put it past Tony to call himself 'Lord' from what he's heard of the man from Sherlock and read. ]

[notmydiagnosis]

Thank you, Mr. Watson.

For the record, to anyone browsing through the feed--I recognize a lot of people are hesitant to share their problems with a so-called 'shrink,' and while personal contact is optimal, don't be afraid to use the communication device.

[theblogger]

[ There's a blink, but other than that, he doesn't miss a beat. ]

Certainly, Dr. Crane.

How are things on your end, anyway?

[ He did... sort of watch you get slapped by one of the passengers, but this is his way of being discrete. ]

first psych patient!

[statsraaden]

[Oh, Crane is here, Stats won't have to chase him down on the network. He grins sheepishly for a second.]

Hello. I think I'll need your help. [Stats looks a bit embarassed.] The recent events have taken a toll on me, it would seem. I'm not sailing with all my sails anymore. To be honest, I'm already down to five knots or so. [You may be able to notice he looks worn out. He's been here for a while now and sooner or later he would have needed help, even without the events.]

[hummerdoc]

[A nod. He's used to CMO, not Doctor in front of his name, but one does have to adapt.]

Every jump has had differing reactions in the passengers. Who knows what will happen with this one. The medical staff will have to be quick after jump.

[theblogger]

We've done a decent job of it so far, I think, but you're right.

[ Especially since the last jump had him waking up with... no memory. ]

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[timedaughter]

I suppose I should come by the medbay and get checked out at some point, then. Though honestly, judging from past experience, if I'm ever badly injured, it may be best to just leave me be and let my natural defenses kick in.

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[theblogger]

Sorry - natural defenses?

[za_rodina]

I don't know how my healing works here, but we're close enough to human that it shouldn't matter. Do I still need to come in for a checkup?

[theblogger]

It couldn't hurt, but it's ultimately your choice.

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[onsilksheets]

Very thorough. I'm impressed.

On a medical note, I seem to feel quite nauseous after coming out of the tanks. Do you have something for that?

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[theblogger]

[ John grins a little for her, lowering his eyes briefly, perhaps a bit humble. ]

Truth be told, I've got a list down here.

[ He flashes the bit of scrap. ]

That's not cheating, is it?

[ His expression relaxes a little considering the mention of the tanks. ]

Nausea is a very common effect from the tanks. For some reason, it's alright to be suspended in the fluid, but not to swallow it.

Since a lot of people have the problem, we prefer not to dip into the supply unless it's absolutely necessary. I'll tell you what, though - peppermint. Square away some peppermint in your locker and see if that won't help you a bit.

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[agtcarter]

Good morning, Doctor Watson. My name is Margaret Carter and I would like to volunteer to help out in the medical bay. I have basic medical training from being in the army and I want to do anything I can.

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[theblogger]

[ Oh hello. ]

Good morning, Mrs. Carter.

[ He tips his head slightly to her. ]

How long did you serve in the army?

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[circumitus]

I need to talk to someone in private. Do I need to set up some kind of... appointment for that?

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[theblogger]

You don't absolutely have to, no, if you just want to talk. Give me a moment.

[ Playing with the privacy settings. ]

Alright. The filter's been put on, so no one else on the network can hear you but me.

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[angerissues]

Couple questions. One: where are the files being kept and what's keeping someone who might be a little to noisy from getting access to them? And two: what kind of scan are we talking here? 'Cause as far as I know, CAT scans aren't going to tell you everything you're looking for.

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[theblogger]

First off, they're in a safe place and our first line of defense would be not to tell people where they are. I trust you understand why I can't disclose that sort of information to you.

To answer your second question - how familiar are you with medical technology? CAT scans are more for skeletal analysis, so you'd be right. We don't have a CAT machine, per se, so much as we've got a much more updated scan. Come in for a check-up and we can show you your analysis, if you like. It is completely painless.

Well. It is a bit cold, I suppose.

[onteamdyson]

Is the medbay privatized? Do you charge by appointment or is it an hourly rate? Will my health insurance work in space? OH! OH! Can you do alien blood transfusions?! Not like, a transfusion on an alien, but put alien blood into a human?!


Have you ever done experimental brain surgery? You can totally tell me. I'll keep it on the DL.

[theblogger]

[ John laughs, eventually startled into it by her steady descent into mad questions. ]

The medbay is free to all passengers, and that's all you're getting from me.

Who is this?

[syllogism]

Just raising my hand with a quick question here:
Is medbay in any need of someone who works with prosthetic limbs?

[theblogger]

We wouldn't turn someone like that away. Just because we don't have the need for it now doesn't mean we never will. Are you such a someone?

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[functioningperfectly]

Hello, Dr. Watson. [He doesn't say, "looks like you got your memory back," because that's pretty obvious and he doesn't think it bears mentioning.] If you think I could be of any help in regards to the medical bay, I would be glad to offer my assistance. I feel as though I have not been doing the most I can for the ship, and would like to make myself useful.

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[theblogger]

[ Oh god, please don't remind him. He feels absolutely terrible and he's been meaning to call you, HAL. He doesn't know if the former AI knows about feelings or knows when they're hurt, but John can won't be excused from his own slight guilt because of it. ]

I think you would be brilliant, HAL.

[ See? He remembers you now. ]

Whatever your reasons, so long as they're serious, I think we'd be happy to have your help. Didn't you use to... take care of some people? I mean, were you equipped to perform any medical procedures on your ship?

[longaevus]

It's certainly a good idea, particularly with the effects of the jump on not only the current passengers but also from however many may arrive.

[theblogger]

Thank you, Doctor Magnus. This will be your second jump, won't it?

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[swagneto]

How well do you trust the rest of the staff?

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[theblogger]

[ Trust is a very funny thing with John, and Magneto is still mostly a stranger to him. ]

I've been working with Ratchet and St. Clair since the very beginning, and Magnus for two months. I don't question their expertise in their fields, if that's what you mean.

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[purrfectlycute]

:33 < ohhhhh so YOURE mr. watson!

[ Now she has a face to ascribe to her Holmes<>Watson ship. Wrong Holmes but she doesn't know that. ]

:33 < ummm im not exactly sure how to go about any purrfessional medical stuff
:33 < actually it confuses me in general
:33 < fur my species, we usually have our lusus take care of us or we do it ourselves
:33 < its basically a "fend fur yourself" mentality
:33 < (well at least thats how it is fur adolescents, not really sure about the adults, but i wont go into THAT)
:33 < soooooo if im understanding this right, if i tell you things, you can fix me up if i get injured??
:33 < beclaws that sounds like a pawfully nice thing to do!

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[theblogger]

[ Wrong Watson, actually. Or maybe the right one. Thank god John's go-round with Holmes about his drug habit isn't totally public.

Also, all these puns. What. Wait. ]

Are you the girl that wrote that story? With the, ah, sharktopus?

[ Be professional, John. ]

I'm Doctor Watson. And you've got the jist of it, yeah. Might also ask you to come in to have a scan done as well, if you don't mind.

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[consulting]

Do I get access?

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[theblogger]

Not unless someone is suspected of murder and only that file.