On Call’s Service Spotlight: Medical Repatriations
This On Call International article will discuss the following:
The different types of medical repatriation services available to travelers experiencing health-related emergencies abroad, explaining how medical repatriation helps travelers return home safely following medical treatment and how transportation arrangements are tailored to a traveler’s specific medical condition and level of care required during transit.
How medical professionals and assistance teams support travelers throughout the repatriation process, highlighting the role of Rescue Nurses, ongoing medical monitoring, travel coordination, and logistical support in ensuring travelers receive appropriate care and assistance from departure through arrival at their destination.
The importance of comprehensive travel assistance services during serious medical and end-of-life situations, including support for non-medically escorted repatriations, complex travel logistics, and the compassionate coordination of repatriation of remains, ensuring travelers and their families receive respectful, professional assistance during some of the most challenging circumstances they may face abroad.
At On Call, our mission is to support travelers, no matter where they are or when they need us. In our Service Spotlight series, we dive into the different services that help ensure our travelers’ trips are safer, healthier, and smoother.
This month, we’re focusing on some of the different medical repatriations we handle around the clock, 365 days a year. This is just a glimpse of how we’re here for travelers during critical times, so stay tuned as we continue to highlight more ways we can support you and your travelers in need.
Medical Repatriation With A Rescue Nurse A medical repatriation is the process of transporting a traveler after they have received medical treatment while abroad.
For travelers who require continuous medical care during their return journey, On Call can arrange necessary transportation by providing a Rescue Nurse to accompany the traveler.
From takeoff to landing (and everything in between), On Call’sRescue Nurse ensures the traveler stays safe and comfortable until they reach their next destination for continued care.
Medical Repatriation Without A RN For travelers who require repatriation but do not need continuous medical care throughout their journey, On Call can coordinate their safe return home.
This service is ideal for travelers who are stable enough to travel without medical supervision, but still need assistance with logistics and transportation.
Repatriation of Remains In the unfortunate event that a traveler passes away while abroad, On Call can coordinate the crucial process of returning their remains home. This includes arranging for a casket or air tray, preparation, and transportation to the deceased’s residence or burial place.
We ensure that the remains are treated with the utmost care and respect, coordinating with local authorities and funeral homes to navigate legal, cultural, and logistical challenges.
About On Call International: When traveling, every problem is unique–a medical crisis, a political threat, even a common accident such as a missed flight. But every solution starts with customized care that ensures travelers are safe and protected. That’s why for over 30 years, On Call International has provided fully-customized travel risk management and emergency assistance services protecting millions of travelers, their families, and their organizations. Visit www.oncallinternational.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more.
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