@article{, title = {Characteristics of medical care provided to serving personnel at a Station Medicare Centre in a non flying Air Force Station}, author = {Mankar, Suchitra}, abstract = { Keeping in mind the changing military and medical scenario, a study was carried out to assess the workload of a Station Medicare Centre (SMC) in a non-flying Air Force Station. Data in respect of serving personnel was analyzed. Data showed that the daily sick report was 1.37 % of the population per day. Most sickness consisted of minor ailments like URTI, dyspepsia, skin diseases etc. Of this, referral rate for specialist opinion was 11.06%. Bed utilization was very low. 1589 medical examinations were carried out in a year. Dental services were well utilized. The study showed that the curative services were primary in nature. Emphasis was on preventive aspects. Bed utilization was low as referral centres were available nearby. Medical officers posted to such units did not get adequate clinical exposure to hone skills they had acquired in medical college. Medical officers were underutilized as far as their core qualifications were concerned and needed more exposure to curative care. Dental services were required at SMC level. }, volume = 48, journal = {Indian Journal of Aerospace Medicine}, issn = {0970-6666}, issn = {2582-5348}, }