Medical Criteria For Civilians In Space

Host: Gary Kohn, MD Guest: Jan Stepanek, MD Medical standards for pilots focus on eliminating the sudden incapacitation endangering passengers. Looking ahead, as more passengers seek orbit, and sub-orbit, what is the medical criteria used for clearance? Dr. Jan Stepanek, Medical Director of the Aerospace Medical Program, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ, discusses the self-regulated industry, detailed informed consent, preparation for, and the environment of flight with your host, Dr. Gary Kohn.