Box 1.

Potential topics for further research

Areas for further research to determine the effectiveness of aeromedical retrieval services

Key Questions:

How equitable are aeromedical retrieval services for people living in countries where healthcare and aeromedical retrieval services are based on medical insurance or membership?

Which staffing models models provide better patient outcomes?

Do non-specialised retrieval services provide a suitable service for neonates and paediatric patients?

Can multi-country aeromedical services provide a good level of care whilst reducing administrative costs for smaller countries?

How do fixed-wing and rotor-wing services services complement each other to achieve the most cost effective aeromedical retrieval service?