Category Archives: Medical Transports

Making a Medical Transport Plan: Factors to Consider

Medical transport plans are often made in a hurry – after a loved one has been injured or suffered a serious illness or medical emergency. The urgency of the situation and the emotions involved can lead to quick – and costly – decisions. In general, the same factors go into making any medical transport plan.…

Meet the Members of the SentinelMED Medical Escort Team

To safely transport people with medical needs hundreds or thousands of miles requires careful coordination. SentinelMED’s medical escort teams brings together people with the planning skills, logistical background and medical training to care for people who are recovering from accidents or serious illness or who have chronic medical conditions. Their experiences in the medical transport…

Corporate Medical Travel Assistance: Providing Safety and Peace of Mind For Your Employees

Corporate travelers make an estimated 480 million business trips each year, according to the Global Business Travel Association. Many of these employees are traveling long distance by air, with China being the No. 1 destination for all business travel. With so many people traveling long distances for their employers, it’s inevitable that some will become…

How to Prepare for Medical Transportation

In non-emergency situations, such as medical tourism or repatriation, travelers likely have time to prepare for medical transportation. But even with advance notice, medical travel can be stressful. Here are a few guidelines to help individuals and their families ask the right questions and gather the necessary documents and information before scheduling medical transportation. What…