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		<title>Medical Tourism- The Next Big Thing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2014 19:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Medical tourism in very simple terms implies the movement of people from one country to another in search of better medical care. The trips are well planned and a lot of research goes into the whole exercise. They are a combination of surgical care, combined with touring, a small vacation and sightseeing too. It is a silent but powerful revolution&#160;<a href="https://www.sentinel-med.com/medical-tourism-next-big-thing/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Medical tourism in very simple terms implies the movement of people from one country to another in search of better medical care.</p>
<p>The trips are well planned and a lot of research goes into the whole exercise. They are a combination of surgical care, combined with touring, a small vacation and sightseeing too. It is a silent but powerful revolution that has been sweeping the medical corridors for over a decade now. The countries that have directly benefited from it are India, Greece, Mexico, Israel, Hungary to name a few. The global medical tourism market is anticipated to be around US$60-billion. Lets read some more about this global phenomenon.</p>
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<li><strong> Sound Marketing Skill</strong></li>
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<p>In the last few years after the big bang settled down, nations that lost out on the cake have realized that marketing is the key to success. Hospitals and institutions that have expected patients to reach them and not the other way round are making changes in their approaches. Countries that are marketing themselves as safe medical havens are cashing in on the business and making heavy profits.  The reason that plastic surgeons, dentist and cosmetic surgeons do so well, is much clearer now.</p>
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<li><strong> Similar Cultures</strong></li>
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<p>Over the last decade or so, the ground root problems have become very clear. People travelling to strange countries faced language barriers, dealt with cultural differences and came back utterly dissatisfied. The present day customers are travelling to countries where they know the culture, will get familiar food and probably similar religious backgrounds too. They are now expecting the nurse to speak their language and the doctors to treat them with respect.</p>
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<li><strong> Global Awareness</strong></li>
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<p>The present day customer is comparing the rates of  <a href="http://www.sentinel-med.com/medical-transportation-services/"><strong>travel medical assistance companies</strong></a>, doing their homework and only then deciding to move out of the country. The way this industry is heading, it only stands to benefit all associated with it</p>
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		<title>Disease Outbreaks in 2014, All Travelers Need To Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>2014 has seen the outbreak of old diseases that have been believed to be extinct. WHO is advising travelers worldwide to know about them in order to protect themselves. Measles and Polio have seen a comeback in 2014. Travel medical assistancecompanies are advising travelers to avoid travel to infected nations, or go well prepared. The new threat is from MERS,&#160;<a href="https://www.sentinel-med.com/disease-outbreaks-2014-travelers-need-know/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2014 has seen the outbreak of old diseases that have been believed to be extinct. WHO is advising travelers worldwide to know about them in order to protect themselves.</p>
<p>Measles and Polio have seen a comeback in 2014. <a href="http://www.sentinel-med.com/medical-tourism/"><strong>Travel medical assistance</strong></a>companies are advising travelers to avoid travel to infected nations, or go well prepared. The new threat is from MERS, and sadly the awareness of the disease is still very low.</p>
<p>It is strongly advised by medical transport companies to check if any CDC has been issued for the destination the traveler is planning to go to.  It is also advised to always travel with an extensive medical cover to tackle any unforeseen circumstances.</p>
<p>Let’s read a little more about the three diseases –</p>
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<li><strong>MERS- Middle East Respiratory Syndrome</strong></li>
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<p>MERS is a very serious disease that affects the respiratory system of the body. The first case was reported in 2012 in Saudi Arabia. The reason that it has become a threat is because of its high mortality rate.</p>
<p>Most people mistake the symptoms of cough, fever and breathlessness to be a bout of flu. But in reality the fatality rate is almost 30 percent. The only good news attached to this disease is that no uncontrollable outbreaks have been reported so far. People travelling to Middle East should wash their hands often and keep a close watch on any symptoms.</p>
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<li><strong> Measles</strong></li>
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<p>Measles is a highly contagious and deadly infection, often seen in children. The first symptoms are a mild a skin rash, followed by a runny nose, cough and high fever. Although most children are vaccinated for it, new cases were reported in the US IN 2013. All children and adult should ensure that they are vaccinated for it.</p>
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<li><strong> Polio</strong></li>
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<p>Polio is a dreaded disease that leaves children crippled for life. The WHO supports nations worldwide with all kinds of means in order to eradicate the disease completely. However, in 2014 an International emergency was declared and all nations were asked to take serious steps for eradication.</p>
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		<title>What you Need to Know About Non-Emergency Medical Transportation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2014 18:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Most of us wake up to a zillion questions regarding travel medical assistance, when a loved one falls ill or needs medical care. There are some basic questions that need to be answered, before a long distance ambulance is hired. Only when one is satisfied with the answers, one should hire the services of a non-emergency medical transportation company for&#160;<a href="https://www.sentinel-med.com/need-know-non-emergency-medical-transportation/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of us wake up to a zillion questions regarding travel medical assistance, when a loved one falls ill or needs medical care.</p>
<p>There are some basic questions that need to be answered, before a long distance ambulance is hired. Only when one is satisfied with the answers, one should hire the services of a non-emergency medical transportation company for long distances.</p>
<p>Have a look at some questions that you need to essentially ask –</p>
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<li><strong> Does Your Insurance Cover You For Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services?</strong></li>
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<p>There is no definite answer for this. Most medical covers will take care of all non emergency medical transportation services needs. Most Medicare policies will cover the outpatient procedures, checkups that are post operative and any assistance that is required in transportation. The important step that the patient needs to take on his part is to procure proper documentation from the doctor, regarding the services of an <a href="http://www.sentinel-med.com/air-medical-transport/"><strong>air ambulance</strong></a>.</p>
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<li><strong> Which Type Of Service Should I Select?</strong></li>
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<p>A patient might need non-emergency medical transportation services or an air ambulance due to various medical reasons. The patient might have a wheel chair that does not fit in his normal car or there might be a patient who needs to travel with IV drips attached to his body. The patient and his family can choose from –</p>
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<li><strong>Wheelchair van service – </strong>are ideal for patients who need a little help in going from one place to another. It is ideal for people whose wheel chair does not fit in a normal car.</li>
<li><strong>Ambulance with basic life support </strong>– is best suited for patients who need a little more care than normal patients. These vehicles are loaded with oxygen support, and also an AED on board.</li>
<li><strong>An Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance – </strong>is hired for patients who have intensive needs such as airway management, KEG monitoring and medical support around the clock.</li>
<li> <strong>An ambulance with critical care services </strong>– is designed for patients needing<a href="http://www.sentinel-med.com/medical-tourism/"><strong>travel medical assistance</strong></a> with the help of a pump or a ventilator. The ambulance has onboard a team of paramedics.</li>
<li><strong>A bariatric ambulance – </strong>is specially designed for patients who weigh more than 300 pounds.</li>
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