Great post Farmer and glad to see you are on the mend. I myself also get travel insurance anytime I leave the States, as you never know what could happen, case in point.
My wife came home with Zika in August and I was going to write a similar post to remind people to not skimp on the bug spray, however I did not want to create any unnecessary panic since she is the only case that I know of.
Thank you so much Farmer. It was nice to meet you and your wife! As noted above, BELLY issues can be very deceiving. Bowel? Appy? Stone? You can do a manual test on the abdomen but isn't fool proof. My son also faced the same situation and they just couldn't be sure, but when they went in his appy was almost ruptured. My advice to go to the hospital would have saved some time getting you home but I know that didn't sound good to you, I understand. Your appy ruptured FAST....so what people know is you must take our advise, please. I am proud to say when I am called, I am cautious and try to keep your expenses down for everyone but we have to do what we have to do!! I am so glad you made it in time and are recovering!!! Keep my number folks! Nurse Beth
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Just a note....the physicians do not live in Negril. On occasion you may have one around but don't count on this during the night!
This is why we collaborate via phone after I assess ....I assist to cover because they have full clinic days and I sometimes call them to the hotels ON TOP of their own calls! I have multiple physicians on my roster as well as ambulance services because we don't want an issue getting the you the service you need. There are more than one of everything, but we make a plan based on availability and what you need! Good things agwaan.....more to come Nurse Beth
Beth can you arrange flight evacuation also?
Just what I was going to ask!Originally Posted by Babalew
And would these services be paid directly (without paying then being reimbursed) as was the case for us in Alaska? (I might need to ask the travel ins co that question but if you have experience with that I'd love to hear it also).
Many on-site services require cash....this isn't the world up i technology. While ambulance will do credit card as well as hospitals. It isn't like home where we just hand over our health insurance card....they work with you on filing but they must be paid! Beth
Yes. I have ambulance services on my phone roster, I know who is where and the best place for you to go....evacuation usually after evaluation! Beth
Thank you for sharing your story with us. It's a great reminder of why travel insurance can be so important.
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