Category Archives: Medical Transports

Working with Hospital Case Managers to Arrange Medical Transport

A medical emergency or accident that occurs while a person is traveling, whether for business or vacation, can be a frightening and disorienting experience. In these situations and others, a hospital case manager is typically assigned to a patient to ensure that he or she is transitioned to the appropriate level or care, has a…

A Medical Packing List for Overseas Travelers

When you’re traveling within the U.S., it’s probably only an inconvenience if you forget to pack your over-the-counter pain reliever, allergy medicine or heartburn relief. Even if you forget a prescription medicine, it can usually be replaced with a quick call to your physician or pharmacy. Travel outside the United States, though, and things can…

When you need a complicated heart surgery, your best option for a good outcome may not be your closest hospital. The same holds true for some forms of cancers, autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, and complicated orthopedic disorders. For people who have time to do their research, a medical “center of excellence” may offer…

How to Get Home if You Become Sick Overseas

For many people, traveling overseas is the fulfillment of their life-long dreams. For others, it may be a routine requirement of their work, or an annually scheduled trip to see family or friends. A trip outside the United States requires significant planning and a good packing list, even for seasoned travelers. Although most people carefully…