Medical evacuation is the process of moving a person with a medical condition to another location so they can receive required standard of care. Depending on their location, local medical services may not be adequate, or the treatment they require might not be available. Medical evacuation may not involve moving the person straight to their home country. It may make more sense to move them to the closest location with quality medical care from where they are.
Emergency medical evacuation occurs when the person’s life is at immediate risk, or if they have suffered a major injury or illness that needs immediate care. In these situations, if an insurance cover for emergencies is in place, the insurance provider works quickly to organise appropriate transport and care for the individual and their family.
