Illness and Medical Insurance
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replying to @vickyinglis13 @vickyinglis13 I've always meant to ask what happens if illness breaks out on board #PTTravel
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie There's nothing quite like a competitive dad beating their competitive teen son, even if it means you can't do anything strenuous for the next few days #pttravel
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@bemusedbackpack @kate_frankie I just read your blog post. Sounds like a hellish few days.
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A2. Got food poisoning (?) or allergic reaction (?) on Christmas Eve night in Lalibela Ethiopia. Kind hotel owner had to call a doctor out to see me, then the dr called an ambulance. At hospital, was given a shot. Total cost: $35. Felt fine the next day. #PTTravel
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A2 I've had an ear infection and couldn't get anti-biotics which I needed. That was painful.
Other than that just sickness, diahorrea or cold. It makes you feel miserable though
RT @PalmTreeMusings: A2. Got food poisoning (?) or allergic reaction (?) on Christmas Eve night in Lalibela Ethiopia. Kind hotel owner had…
replying to @PalmTreeMusings @PalmTreeMusings That's not too bad for cost. Lucky it didn't last longer but what a day to fall ill! #PTTravel
replying to @findinganeish @findinganeish @kate_frankie Was that photo taken in Kensington gardens? #PTTravel
replying to @DawnCorleone @DawnCorleone @kate_frankie Not pleasant at all. Thankfully I recovered and it's now a pretty decent travel tale! 😉😂 #PTTravel
A3 We’ve just spent the last two months in India and found we could get most meds from a pharmacy. I had giardsis and got meds, and my hubs had swimmers ear and got meds. Can’t say I’d really want to go to hospital in India though. #PTTravel
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This has a pretty good breakdown of what you should look for with travel insurance
https://t.co/c4ddom46bU
RT @findinganeish: @kate_frankie A2. I sprained my ankle in London but had the NHS to fall back on. Overseas the worst I’ve had to deal wit…
RT @PalmTreeMusings: A3 We’ve just spent the last two months in India and found we could get most meds from a pharmacy. I had giardsis and…
A3 I worked on summer camps in the US for a couple of years in the early 90s. Had a few trips to A&E with really poorly kids inc severe seizures. The 'show us your insurance' before any treatment ethos is appalling #pttravel
Do you like to splure on afternoon tea? The #Ritz-Carlton #Montreal will provide the best experience when you travel to Montreal. https://t.co/BXsIgHo9ub #PTTravel
RT @kate_frankie: #PTTravel
This has a pretty good breakdown of what you should look for with travel insurance
https://t.co/c4ddom46bU
RT @TravelAtWill: Do you like to splure on afternoon tea? The #Ritz-Carlton #Montreal will provide the best experience when you travel to M…
A3 Not sure how typical this is of other countries, but quality control is an afterthought in the Philippines. Plus, if you need medical care -- even surgery -- be ready to pay up front in cash. It's not healthy to get unhealthy there. #PTTravel
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A3. It’s hard to say as I’ve never had to use medical services abroad. As far as I can tell though Britain ranks below most. #PTTravel
replying to @DawnCorleone @DawnCorleone @kate_frankie It was! Such a beautiful day. #PTTravel
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A3 I think anywhere in the UK, North America and a large proportion of Europe is pretty good (knowing people who live there). In Asia, there is actually good access to emergency medical care in most cities but standards do vary and I have to write that as a risk at work
RT @JKatzaman: A3 Not sure how typical this is of other countries, but quality control is an afterthought in the Philippines. Plus, if you…
RT @Txiki_Tales: A3 I worked on summer camps in the US for a couple of years in the early 90s. Had a few trips to A&E with really poorly ki…
A2. I injured my arm on a sailing trip and had a visit to Faroese A&E. As I was working on the ship, I was covered under their insurance but EHIC meant it was all free to access, and charges were minimal. #PTTravel
A3 if you ever get ill or injured abroad you will want to be within medivac range of #Singapore! #PTTravel
A2 Worst was a BAD reaction to a high-end eye makeup remover in Germany. Misdiagnosed by local doctor, ended up in the Eye Emergency Room several times when back home, culminating in eyelid surgery. Suspect things would not have escalated with correct first diagosnis. #PTTravel
replying to @findinganeish @findinganeish @kate_frankie Lovely photo! It’s a perfect spot for relaxing. #PTTravel
replying to @Txiki_Tales @Txiki_Tales I remember a guy at work once saying the first question a doctor should ask is where does it hurt not do you have enough money. I hope we don't lose the NHS here #PTTravel
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie You cannot beat the NHS, nowhere in the world has it so good #PTTravel
A3 As a Brit I find it strange that in countries such as France you have to go to a pharmacist for even the simplest remedies - nothing available at hypermarkets that sell just about everything else on the planet #pttravel
RT @TravelFearless: A2 Worst was a BAD reaction to a high-end eye makeup remover in Germany. Misdiagnosed by local doctor, ended up in the…
RT @kate_frankie: @Txiki_Tales I remember a guy at work once saying the first question a doctor should ask is where does it hurt not do you…
replying to @TravelFearless @TravelFearless Wow! That's really rough. Were you in a lot of pain? #PTTravel
RT @bemusedbackpack: A3 if you ever get ill or injured abroad you will want to be within medivac range of #Singapore! #PTTravel
replying to @bemusedbackpack @bemusedbackpack I've not needed any medical treatment in Singapore but the country is just clean, efficient and super high standards so I can imagine it's good #PTTravel
RT @vickyinglis13: A2. I injured my arm on a sailing trip and had a visit to Faroese A&E. As I was working on the ship, I was covered under…
replying to @findinganeish @findinganeish @kate_frankie I'm not sure I would be here today if it wasn't for the LGI and NHS. That said, one of the doctors did try to kill me off by prescribing a completely inappropriate medication 😬 #PTTravel
RT @bemusedbackpack: @kate_frankie You cannot beat the NHS, nowhere in the world has it so good #PTTravel
replying to @vickyinglis13 @vickyinglis13 That's really good. I wonder what happens to EHIC after the word that shall not be spoken. #PTTravel
A3. I've fortunately never had to use healthcare in other countries outside the UK and Scandinavia. I think we do pretty good, and I'm really disappointed we will loose the EHIC with Brexit later this year #PTTravel
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Never once, no. But I'd still rather have it, it is all about reducing potential risk as much as possible and insurance is a huge part of that https://t.co/LuuFknWF33 #PTTravel
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Sorry for the delay on the last question. I got really caught up reading everyone's links and stories!
#PTTravel A1: Always! I get worldwide travel insurance with my @AskNationwide account https://t.co/VqowGSXSF1
replying to @Txiki_Tales @Txiki_Tales @kate_frankie By all accounts the NHS is great if you’re seriously ill and in need of treatment but in my experience it’s a nightmare trying to get the tests in order to find out. #PTTravel
A4 On a road trip, yes. On all our city breaks its nothing more than a few plasters and some heavy duty indigestion tablets 😉 #pttravel
#PTTravel A2 - touch wood, not badly! A few falls on ski trips and an ear infection after snorkelling on a cruise once https://t.co/Ddclc81nRi
replying to @Txiki_Tales @Txiki_Tales It's no way to treat people who are suffering. And it should not be possible to be made bankrupt through ill health #pttravel
replying to @Txiki_Tales @Txiki_Tales @findinganeish Were you in an accident? This chat has really brought out my nosey side! #pttravel