Each year, thousands of Americans travel outside the United States for medical treatment and care. This growing category of health care is known as medical tourism, health tourism or health travel services. Since the term is so broad, it’s worth explaining what medical tourism is and why some people choose to travel outside their own…
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What is the Difference Between Medical Repatriation and Medical Evacuation?
Medical evacuation and medical repatriation are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they don’t mean the same thing. When people are comparing travel insurance policies, or searching for medical evacuation or medical repatriation services, it helps to have a clear understanding of what each of these terms means. A medical evacuation is the…
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Sick or injured abroad? How to find out if you should be treated locally or find an International Medical Transport Service.
Far from home, a traveler is injured when the taxi he is riding in gets hit by a delivery truck. The traveler is rushed to the hospital, where he is diagnosed with cracked ribs and a concussion. But should that diagnosis be trusted? When should travelers seek care locally or arrange for medical evacuations through…
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How to Arrange a Medical Escort Flight
Every day, medical escorts help patients arrive safely at their homes or receiving medical facilities. In most cases, these patients are sick, injured or otherwise unable to travel long distances without medical care or assistance. However, they do not need immediate transportation by air ambulance because their conditions are considered stable. The stable condition gives…
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