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August 27, 2024 Medical information abroad

World Medical Card for Sport Travel

Are you about to embark on a hiking adventure or a bouldering trip? Perhaps you’re about to set sail as part of a skippered team or plan horseback riding on your next holiday? Read on! Access to your vital medical records when travelling could save your life. Too many misdiagnoses and delays could be the…

August 20, 2024 Health care

Take Control of Your Medical Information

Up-to-date health information is of utmost importance for emergency physicians. Easily accessible patient information is crucial for accurate and speedy diagnosis and treatment. If language is a barrier or in case of a natural disaster, World Medical Card® can help you get treatment anywhere in the world fast. Do you have your medical history on…

December 6, 2023 Medical Emergency

When Time Is of The Essence

When Time Is of The Essence Here’s a response a family member received from a medical doctor regarding a complaint made about the length of time it took for one elderly patient to receive emergency treatment in her hometown. “…Thank you for your letter concerning the treatment of your mother in our Emergency Department (ED)…

December 6, 2023 World Medical Card

On the flight

An article about the challenges of people being on the flight in Europe Today, hundreds of thousands of people are on the flight in Europe. Some of them do not only cross one but several borders on their way to safety and rest. Some of them have chronical illnesses with the need of regular medication…