If you’ve ever traveled with a child, you’ve heard this classic question: “Are we there yet?” That inquiry takes on greater urgency for children and their parents if a child is traveling while sick or injured. Medical escorts for children during travel can help ease stress in these situations by providing care for young patients.…
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Have a Listen: SentinelMED’s Eugene Delaune Explains the Job of Senior Medical Consultant for a Travel Insurance Company on Humans of Travel
Building a temporary intensive care ward in a hotel room in Haiti may not be listed as a requirement for the job of a senior medical consultant for a travel insurance company. But that's exactly what happened in a case Dr. Eugene Delaune oversaw for Allianz Travel. Delaune, SentinelMED's medical director, shared this story in…
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How Medical Escorts for Senior Travelers Can Provide Comfort and Enhance Safety
A family reunion in Hawaii. A visit to a small ancestral village in Spain. These trips should include the keepers of family history – grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other special family members. But how can you make long-distance travel more comfortable for older loved ones? A medical escort for senior travelers is a great…
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Addressing Medical Needs When Traveling to Several Countries: What to Do and Know
Whether it’s through a cruise, a group tour, or an itinerary you planned yourself, visiting multiple countries on a single trip can be a great way to explore different cultures. But it does require you to research each destination. By doing so, you’ll feel more confident that you’re addressing your medical needs when traveling to…
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