One of my travel insurance providers just advised that they now have a partnership with Air Doctor. This will provide
even faster, easier access to video and in-person medical consultations while travelling.
The Air Doctor service provides customers with the ability to schedule virtual doctor appointments in over 80 countries if they become ill or have a minor injury while travelling, via an easy-to-use, digital booking tool.
Video consultations provide faster access to a doctor, no waiting rooms or lineups, and the ability to receive local prescriptions or requisitions virtually when needed. Depending on the country, booking in-person (at a clinic, home or hotel room) appointments may also be available through the tool.
As a key benefit, there are no up-front, out-of-pocket costs to customers for initial medical consultations when arranged via the Air Doctor web app.
This insurance company will send you an email with details shortly before their trip with information about the Air Doctor service and a link to access the tool, in case they need treatment on their trip. As well, their 24/7 call center will continue be open. This is just another option.