When you’re planning a vacation, a hospital is probably the last thing on your mind. No one wants to think about anything negative on vacation. Moreover, you always have your phone with you in case of emergency. We don’t want anything to happen, so here are some things we need to do.
Buy insurance first
The first thing to do before you even consider looking for a hospital is to look for travel insurance for non-residents of the UK once you have booked a trip. This type of insurance usually has a 24-hour medical assistance function, which can be very useful when you are abroad. Should anything happen and you contact them, they coordinate with that country’s medical assistance and even provide bilingual staff. Above all, holiday insurance covers pretty much everything, so you don’t have to worry about anything.
Use the EHIC
The European Health Insurance Card or EHIC is a type of insurance that covers EU residents when they travel in countries that are part of the EU. The policy gives them access to medical care at a reduced cost or free if it is a state hospital.
Also keep in mind that you will have to pay part of the medical costs if you are treated in a private clinic or hospital. Keep all receipts so that you can reimburse them when you get home from your insurance company.
Call 112
That is the universal emergency number of the European Union. If you are in a serious medical emergency or need police assistance, you can always call this number.
On the other hand, most hotels in Europe have a medical professional on board. So if one of their guests needs medical attention, they have someone on site to assist guests. However, make sure that the person on site is licensed and certified.
Go to a pharmacy
European citizens usually go directly to the pharmacy and not to the doctor when they have some kind of health problem. Pharmacists in the EU are allowed to write prescriptions. So if you are traveling in Europe and have a minor ailment such as muscular joints, fever or cold, you can go straight to a pharmacy and get some medicine.
Seek medical help
If you are looking for a hospital, clinic or doctor, ask around hotels or tourist offices as they often deal with tourists so it is easy to communicate with them. Most consulates and embassies often have a list of hospitals in major cities around the world. You can check the website of your country’s embassy in case you need medical assistance from a certified and licensed doctor.
Always be prepared
Medical emergencies often hit us at the most inconvenient times and in the most unlikely places. So you should be especially prepared when you travel abroad. Always make sure you have travel insurance and you have your medical information at hand. If you are taking any medication, don’t forget to bring it with you.
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