How to Shop for Travel Insurance

For those who think travel insurance is pointless, it isn't and here is how you should shop for one!  Travel insurance has many facets. Most of these go ignored as people tend to underestimate the importance of travel insurance. Someone who thinks he is healthy rejects the possibility of unforeseen circumstances that may cut his trips short or forcing them into an early retreat. But how do you choose a good travel insurance package? Here...

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Travel Tips For Winter

Travel in winter will be successful only when the traveler will be successful in navigating the weather. When travelling in winter be mentally prepared for cancellations, delays, stranding on the airport and other woes connected to air travel. The airlines are also at the mercy of a snow storm so blaming them for delays really won’t help in anyway. Read on to know about some tips that can be followed when travelling in winter. 1. Connecting...

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Technology-Driven Healthcare

Previously deemed as disruptive, technology has now come to drive healthcare and may soon define it. For centuries, medical care was all at the hands and forceps with nothing but educated intuition to support the men at the center of it all. In over the past few decades, not only has the helplessness of the doctor vanished, but he has in turn become more accurate and effective. One of the major reasons for this is the force with which technology...

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Understanding When to Request an Air Ambulance for Your Patient

Air ambulances have literally revolutionized medical transport all over the world. But, the service has to be used wisely. Back in the day when patients could be transported only on wheels, there was no question of pondering over the when, why and how. Things have changed now and for good – state run and private air ambulance transport services are here to pick a patient and ensure on-time treatment.  But, when exactly is it okay to call for...

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Medical Tourism Shapes the Future of Global Healthcare

Over the past decade Medical Tourism has been rising rapidly and the industry has been transformed from a niche marketplace to a highly competitive environment. An increasing number of people is becoming aware of the numerous medical options waiting for them abroad and many are willing to travel to a foreign country to get the treatment or procedure they need. PlacidWay, a leader in the global medical tourism industry, has been analyzing...

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How Ebola Kills

Ebola is a deadly virus that is all set to spread its fangs to every corner of the earth. It is incurable for now. Ebola is causing havoc all over West Africa as we speak. It can be easily termed as a killer that is meticulous and has no mercy. The symptoms start with fever, a rash that is raised, vomiting and excessive weight loss. Soon it takes over the whole body and before you get time to think, the person has lost the battle. Let us read some...

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Why People Need Air Ambulances

The first hour of any medical emergency can technically determine its outcome. Read on to find out why people and not just soldiers on the line of duty are in need of air ambulances or other travel medical assistance. People who do not have direct access to medical facilities or live in remote areas can benefit tremendously form the facility of Air Ambulances. Travel medical assistance companies all over the world are today working with leading healthcare service providers and government agencies, to ensure medical assistance is made available...

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World Kindness Day – How I Celebrated It Last Year

November the 13th is celebrated world over as World Kindness Day, the day we all do one thing nice for somebody else. You do not need to learn to be kind from a handbook. It comes naturally to all human beings. The moment you put yourself in somebody else’s shoes, half the confusion is over. Although we all should be kind all year through, but on this day a special effort is totally justified. I still remember how I spent World Kindness last...

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Why Medical Tourism?

More and more patients are considering medical tourism as a better option on comparing the costs between domestic and international facilities. Read on to know more on why medical tourism is picking up and why you too may want to consider this option for your near and dear ones. Before selecting an option for medical tourism, patients are advised to do thorough research and comparison of costs. They need to look for safe and affordable options....

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History of Emergency Medical Services

The concept of air ambulances was first introduced in 1926, in the US by the Army Air Corps. Read on to know more about the history of emergency medical services or air medical ambulances.  The first air ambulance was used to transport patients from Nicaragua to Panama. Military airplanes were often used in the Word War II for evacuation of soldiers from the battlefield. Even helicopters were pressed into service in the war against Korea since...

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I Can’t Thank The Medical Transport Assistance Company Enough!

Hello everyone..!! Its a good day for me. I got a happy mail from one of my old clients. I still remember that cute child. He is very naughty and cute. Have a look what his mom explains about her experience with SentinelMED. I wish I had some of his pictures but I am feeling overwhelmed today to read this thank you note: I can’t thank the travel medical assistance company enough for saving the life of my three year old. It was a...

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5 DIY Methods to Make Halloween Dresses Using Medical Accessories

Dare to be different this Halloween! Say goodbye to traditional store-brought scary costumes and try these 5 DIY creative ideas to make your Halloween dress using medical accessories.  Halloween is the perfect time to create a thrilling costume that will scare the life out of people. With a little makeup, a few household items and a few inexpensive medical accessories, you can create a scary look in no time. With no dearth of choices, here...

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How to Use Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs)?

Portable Oxygen Concentrators are life saving machines for patients with chronic breathing problems. POC’s take in regular atmospheric air and purify it. The patient receives pure oxygen after the cleaning process. The oxygen enters the blood stream and aids in daily activities of the patient. Hence, the pressure on the heart is reduced. Let’s look at the right way of using a POC. 1. Call in the Experts Before a patient starts using the POC, he needs to call in the travel medical assistance company and get a complete demo from an expert....

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Understanding Everything You Need To Know About Commercial Medical Escorts

A commercial medical escort is a paramedic professional who accompanies a patient on a commercial flight or an ambulance in order to take care of him medically. A patient, who needs to be transferred to a medical facility, needs a professional who can monitor him at all times and address all his needs, professionally. Accompanying family members might be able to provide the care and concern, but they are not trained to handle a medical emergency....

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Medical Tourism - The Next Big Thing

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 that has been sweeping the medical corridors for over a decade now. The countries that have directly benefited from...

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