I expect they did call for a Doctor, and you were otherwise occupied. There is no reason why any crew wouldn't....
It isn't that simple. If I turned back every time a passenger had an issue, I'd never have completed any flight...ever. That flight is about 3 hours long. By the time he'd had his issue, and some advice (either from an onboard source, or the ground) had been obtained, you'd easily be at, or past, the half way point.
The CSO (?) wouldn't ever get to make the decision. Most likely the call will be made by one of the aeromedical companies that provide inflight assistance to us. The information you were being asked for would have been fed directly to an emergency specialist in the USA, who is contracted by the airlines. He'll provide his advice to the Captain, who will then make the decision.
The ambo is now talking outside his field of knowledge. We'll divert if needed, often at huge cost to the companies (and I might add that this is not a consideration).
Not at all.
None.
Nothing other than the ambulance. You won't be charged for the diversion.
Twice.
I don't really understand the question. The crew will do all they can for the sick passenger, whilst at the same time managing the rest as best they can.
Which possibly shows why going with the medical advice and not the worried family member might be the better way to go.
As opposed to the ones who insured my mother's recent trip to NZ. They haven't coughed up for anything so far...and seem to be in the 'not answering the phone' stage.
