You’ve checked that your passport is current, your seat assignments are correct, and your walking shoes are packed. But if you haven’t crossed “preparing for a medical emergency” off your to-do list when planning for international travel, you aren’t ready to leave for the airport. Ensuring you’re ready for the unexpected doesn’t take very long,…
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How Do You Transport a Sick Person on a Plane?
If you’ve taken a commercial airline flight recently, you have firsthand experience with cramped seating, minimal legroom, and narrow aisles. If you’re generally healthy and have good mobility, the experience may have been uncomfortable but manageable. Now imagine you’re seriously ill, far from home, and your insurance doesn't cover an air ambulance. The question then…
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When Getting Sick on a Cruise Ship Means a Visit to the Infirmary
Cruise ships are like floating cities, with various amenities like restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, shops, and casinos. However, if you find yourself sick on a cruise ship, the amenity you may need most is the ship infirmary. Most large cruise ships have an infirmary, where you can get care for minor injuries and medical emergencies.…
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Put Safety First with a Medical Escort for Travel After an Injury
Medical escort services are often considered for patients with serious illnesses and medical conditions. But they can also provide vital assistance if you must travel after an injury. For example, a cracked sternum, spinal injury, or brain injury could make flying risky, especially over long distances. Having support from a medical escort for travel with…
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