Who must provide medical advice to be transmitted over the radio?

• A. A Qualified Doctor
• B. A Licensed Nurse
• C. A Paramedic
• D. A Medical Student

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that formal medical guidance transmitted over the radio must come from someone with the authority to diagnose and direct treatment. A qualified doctor has the medical training, licensure, and professional responsibility to interpret a patient’s condition, make a medical judgment, and provide instructions that are legally and medically appropriate for remote communication. While nurses and paramedics can relay information and carry out care under physician supervision or standing orders, and medical students may assist, they do not carry the same licensed authority to issue medical guidance over the airwaves. Therefore, the physician is the best choice for providing medical advice to be transmitted by radio.