Health problems can be a nightmare for travelers, and finding an on-site interpreter isn’t always a viable option.

In this blog, we often focus on language issues involving US healthcare facilities. But what about healthcare options for US citizens travelling abroad?

If a medical problem arises when you are on a trip, language can become an issue very quickly.

Of course, there are English-speaking doctors in most countries, especially in areas frequented by tourists. But the question is how to find one.

Not to worry – there’s an app for it!

HTH Worldwide, a worldwide health insurance specialist, has developed mPassport^sm,   a “travel health companion” that can be accessed via mobile devices.

Available by subscription at reasonable prices – as little as $9.95 for 30-day coverage – the mobile application allows travelers to find qualified English-speaking doctors in over 180 countries.

mPassport^sm also provides other services, such as help in locating emergency rooms and clinics all over the world, and translation of key medical terms or prescription drug names.

When travelling abroad, it is of course essential to make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage – but in case of even a minor emergency, it can also help a lot to know where to go for treatment.

For this reason, mPassport^sm  appears to be a promising development in the ever-growing field of mobile applications for travelers.

Betty Carlson

See Also

• Language Translation, Inc.
  A leading language translation and interpretation service provider for more than 20 years.