Category Archives: Non-emergency Medical Transports

When to Consider Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

If you have a family member who needs non-emergency medical transport, you may be tempted to drive them yourself. However, it may not be the best, most comfortable, or safe choice for you or your loved one. If you have days or weeks to plan ahead, you have many short- and long-distance transport options. “Non-emergency…

Short Distance Medical Escorts: Options and Benefits

Short distance medical escorts can open up travel options for people who can’t or shouldn’t travel without medical assistance. This service can transform a trip that could take a day by car or van into one that lasts only a few hours. Medical escorts also can allow people who have mental and physical limitations to…

An ambulance tearing down the road with lights flashing and sirens blaring may be the most familiar mode of medical transportation. However, it is not the only option and is probably best reserved for medical emergencies. In many cases, non-emergency medical transportation is a better choice for patients who do not have life-threating injuries or…

Travel Tips for Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Travel by train, plane, bus or car has one major similarity – minimal leg room. This can be a concern for people who are taking trips of four hours or longer or for those who have a history of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). DVT is a condition that can lead to blood clots associated with…