Case studies: Nigeria: Age 50+ male - 45-day business trip This businessman sought advice via a local emergency helpline in Nigeria when suffering symptoms, was provided with a test by government medical services and admitted to hospital before getting in contact. This was a challenging case as the treatment centre... read more →
Jul
15
Jul
08
Approach to the Medical Management of Assistance Cases In normal circumstances our general policy is to put patient welfare first, having a patient treated locally where medical provision is appropriate and moving them if necessary to access a superior level of care or if the patient is going to need... read more →
Mar
10
When you return from a long stint abroad, you’ll be relieved to return to the comfort of the NHS. If you’ve been living in a region with poor infrastructure, you’ll be more grateful than ever to access free treatment. But did you know that changes to the law may affect... read more →
Mar
02
Volunteers, missionaries and aid workers set foot where other travellers won’t – but what happens when they want to do some good in the world’s most dangerous corners? Ordinary insurance won’t cover travellers visiting countries with a severe history of civil unrest or violence, yet these are the places that... read more →