Medical escort
Medical Escort
Medical escort (/ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈɛskɔːrt/) is a professional service that provides medical care and assistance to patients who are traveling, either domestically or internationally.
Etymology
The term "medical escort" is derived from the combination of the words "medical", which originates from the Latin "medicus" meaning "physician", and "escort", which comes from the French "escorte", meaning "to guide or guard".
Definition
A medical escort is a trained healthcare professional, such as a nurse, paramedic, or doctor, who accompanies a patient during travel. This service is typically used when a patient is not well enough to travel unassisted but is stable enough to travel by commercial airline, train, or other long-distance transportation methods.
Role and Responsibilities
The primary role of a medical escort is to ensure the safety and comfort of the patient during travel. This includes monitoring the patient's health, administering medication, providing emotional support, and liaising with medical staff at the destination.
Related Terms
- Air Ambulance: A specially equipped aircraft that transports sick or injured people in emergencies.
- Medical Repatriation: The process of returning a person to their home country after they have become sick or injured abroad.
- Travel Medicine: A medical specialty that focuses on the prevention and management of health problems associated with travel.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical escort
- Wikipedia's article - Medical escort
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