Originally Posted by
DaDaDan
This is a particularly good idea that I think all airlines should copy.
I also learned from the other thread with the Delta pilot who answers questions that long haul flights have the ability to consult directly with physicians at some university hospital (I want to say University of Pittsburgh).
Yep, every Mainline aircraft has access to UPMC and their team of doctors, who advise over the phone about what to do and the recommended action, including diversion if warranted.
Accessable via those phones that were installed with the Gogo installations, a patch through ATL radio I believe, and SATCOM for those aircraft so equipped (I could be wrong there but I know the Gogo phones for sure)