Tag Archive for "medical assistance" | Medical Escorts | Travel Medical Assistance Company

Medical Case Management and Mental Health

Medical case managers are often called in to provide medical oversight for people who become ill or injured when traveling or living outside the United States. When providing medical case management, the SentinelMED team also considers the mental health of the patient. Studies suggest that stress and anxiety can delay wound healing and also cause pain. When…

COVID-19 and Medical Case Management: How an Expert Can Help

COVID-19 has made travel more difficult within the United States and internationally. Some countries have banned travelers completely; in the United States, COVID-19 testing is required to enter from another country. While delaying travel is still recommended, it may not be an option if you need to travel long-distance for medical care. If you are…

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…

Medical Tourism: Questions to Ask When Seeking Care Abroad

Traveling outside the United States for medical care is often referred to as “medical tourism.” However, Americans aren’t the only ones who travel outside their home country in search of less expensive medical care. By some estimates, medical tourism is a $100 billion industry that’s powered mainly by middle class individuals and retirees on fixed…