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May 6, 2025 Medical History

Businesses Partnering with World Medical Card

Businesses Partnering with World Medical Card   At World Medical Card, we believe that individuals’ health and safety should never be compromised. Our physical medical ID card and app help members store their vital medical information on one account. They choose what they upload and who they share it with. Members’ vital information can be…

April 29, 2025 Medical History

Benefits of the World Medical Card Membership

Benefits of the World Medical Card Membership   The World Medical Card is more than just a medical alert card, bracelet or app. It offers a unique membership solution for anyone with medical conditions through a secure health app and physical medical ID card.   Medical professionals and first responders can use the information to…

April 23, 2025 Medical Emergency

Peace of Mind When Travelling

Peace of Mind When Travelling   Most of us enjoy holidays, from the thrill of a city break to the calmness of a good book sitting on a sun lounger. Travel enriches our lives in countless ways. But for those of us managing medical conditions, the excitement can sometimes be overshadowed by anxieties about our…

January 20, 2025 Medical ID Card

Over 50s Travellers

Senior travellers or silver travellers have seen it all—almost all. They’ve probably visited more countries than those in their thirties, and they’re more experienced and, therefore, more discerning. Many travellers over 50 have extensive travel experience, leading to more refined tastes and a higher demand for quality. Senior travellers prioritise comfort, relaxation, and personalised experiences….

January 15, 2025 family

Who is World Medical Card For?

Who is World Medical Card For? The short answer is for everyone! The World Medical Card was developed after too many reported delays and life-threatening situations occurred whilst travelling and trying to communicate medical conditions to health professionals abroad. Why was the World Medical Card Created? Delays and miscommunication could be dangerous should an emergency…

January 3, 2025 Medical Emergency

Medical Doctors and World Medical Card

We spoke with Ole Petter Drønen, a Medical Doctor based in Gran Canaria, about the importance of medical certainty abroad. For years, Ole has been treating local and visiting patients. As an MD, he has seen too many cases of people not having details of their medical information when seeking help while on holiday. “During…

November 20, 2024 Allergies

Protect Loved Ones with the World Medical Card®

At World Medical Card, we care about family. Our family was the reason behind its inception. Protect Loved Ones with the World Medical Card. Let us tell you a story. The founder of World Medical Card, Arne Veidung, faced considerable worry when his father travelled to Spain. His father needed help in obtaining the essential…

September 18, 2024 employee benefits

If you have employees, protect them with the World Medical Card®

If you have employees who travel for work, whether domestically or internationally, the World Medical Card® offers a convenient and comprehensive solution. By keeping all their vital medical information in one place, they can embark on their journeys with a greater sense of security and peace of mind. Consider the World Medical Card® as part…

September 16, 2024 Medical History

Flying With Heart Conditions

Flying with a heart condition? There are precautions you ought to take. For all travellers with heart conditions, it is recommended that they carry a copy of a recent electrocardiogram (ECG). People with pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, or coronary stents should have a card or doctor’s letter documenting the presence, type, location, and electronic characteristics of…