Engines are designed so that the No. 1 rod shaft bearing is made out of tungsten. The No. 2 rod shaft bearing is made out of something else. High levels of tungsten in the oil sample are an indication that the No. 1 rod shaft bearing may be close to failure. It's pulled and replaced. It's not surgery, it's not medicine, it's not nursing.
Major growth is quite possible.
Right now the AFMS has an enrollment of about 960,000 people, yet officials figure that 2.32 million people are eligible for their services. The goal is to have one primary care provider for every 1,500 enrolled persons. Each provider should be able to see 25 patients a day and should be helped by 3.5 support personnel and have access to two exam rooms. Some Air Force facilities have already surpassed this efficiency level. Carlton reports establishment of the principle of primary care model blocks.