In which country was the Flying Doctor Service started?


In which country was the Flying Doctor Service started? The Royal Flying Doctor Service, commonly known as the Flying Doctor, is an air medical service in Australia.


What are the flying doctors doing?

Long known as one of the largest aeromedical organisations in the world, the RFDS delivers health care where mainstream health services are not available, using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology and a broad-reaching ground-service fleet.


What do the flying doctors do?

The RFDS plays a vital role in the transporting of patients - not just in an emergency. Examples include the transfer of a patient from a regional hospital to a tertiary hospital, or an elderly person traveling from aged care for a specialist appointment.