All of the following items need to be prepared for the aeromedical evacuation flight, except which item?

• A. Medical Records
• B. Attending Physician
• C. Laboratory Reports
• D. Patient

Answer: (B)

Preparing for an aeromedical evacuation centers on ensuring the patient and critical medical information are ready so care can continue without interruption during transport. Medical records provide the full medical history, diagnoses, treatments to date, and any known allergies, giving the receiving team the context they need. Laboratory reports offer the most recent test results, which are essential for monitoring status and guiding treatment in flight. The patient, obviously, is the person being transported and must be ready with identity and any needed medications or supplies. An attending physician isn’t a tangible item you “prepare” for the flight; it’s a person who may be involved in care or orders, but not something you pack or itemize as part of the evacuation preparation.