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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What to Do Before You Travel With A Chronic Medical Condition
People who want to travel with a chronic medical condition may be surprised at the resources available to them. By planning ahead and packing carefully, many people can enjoy the fun of travel – even overseas – without aggravating or worsening an existing illness, injury, or disease. Here are a few steps you should take…
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