Category Archives: Services

Medical Transport Options: What Case Managers Consider when Evaluating Patients

If you or a family member need a complicated medical procedure, you may need to travel to a medical facility far from home. If a doctor recommends such travel, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ll need to spend at least a few hours evaluating your medical transport options. SentinelMED’s case managers do this every day.…

Simple Steps You Should Take to Help Prepare for a Medical Emergency During Travel

If you or a loved one have ever faced a medical emergency during travel, you probably felt overwhelmed, worried, and maybe frightened. It can be stressful to be forced to make medical decisions when you're unprepared and far from home. That’s why we recommend that you take steps to prepare for a medical emergency during…

Medical Evacuation Travel: Know Your Options Before You Leave Home

According to International Travel News, about 1 in 4,000 trips overseas require a medical evacuation. Although the report is a few years old, it points out that medical evacuations during travel are rare. However, they are almost always expensive. The costs of medical evacuation travel within the United States averages $25,000. Outside the U.S., prices…

What to Consider When Including Caretakers in Medical Travel

If you are traveling for medical care, including caretakers in your medical travel plan can be smart. Caretakers, such as friends, family members, or medical professionals, can help you with everything from packing to navigating airports and hospitals. Of course, this is easier to do for scheduled medical travel, such as to a medical center…