Non-Emergency
Medical transportation services help thousands of people every year to
move from their homes to hospitals and other important places. The
service has been formed to ensure comfort and safety on road for people
with disabilities, or serious injuries.
So, how should you organize transport to and from the hospital? Your choice should depend on:
- Whether you require going to the hospital for an emergency
- Your situation and medical condition if it is not an emergency
During an Emergency
In
case of an emergency, call 999 and request for an ambulance
immediately. A problem is considered a medical emergency when someone is
in a life-threatening or critical condition. You do not have to pay to
be driven to hospital during such situations.
Non-emergency visits to the Hospital
In
case you're going to the hospital for a non-emergency treatment or
test, you will be expected to arrange your own transport. Try to get a
relative or friend to volunteer to take you to the medical center and
drive you back after your appointment. Hospital parking is normally
expensive or limited, and leaving your car overnight may not be the best
of ideas. It is best to search for your local hospital online and check
what type of parking facilities they offer.
You can claim a refund of the transportation cost incurred to hospital through the HTCS, if you:
- Do not have the funds to meet the expenses of travelling to the hospital
- Do not meet the eligibility criteria for PTS
- Cannot get a relative or friend to take you
There
are certain conditions that need to be met to become eligible for a
refund. You can research about this scheme online to determine your
eligibility.
Non-emergency Medical Transportation Services
One
of the best forms of medical transportation is non-emergency medical
transport services. These services offer 24 hour facility to and from
the hospital for patients who have medical requirements. The van crew
comprises of qualified medical staff, such as care assistants and
nurses. Crews are trained in every aspect of emergency care and first
aid. Non-emergency medical transportation vans are equipped with a range
of care equipment and drugs to make sure the patient’s journey is safe.
Booking
a vehicle from a non-emergency medical transportation provider is very
easy. One can either log into their website to book a van according to
their needs online or can simply call the service provider and request
for a booking. However, before shortlisting a service it is important
that their credentials are verified. Go through their reviews online and
ask family and friends for recommendation. It is also extremely
important that the drivers of these vans are well qualified. They should
have undergone proper driver safety training and must know how to
handle patients with disabilities.
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