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Welcome to the MyAbroadMDs blog- your go-to source for the latest news, tips, and trends in healthcare while traveling abroad. Whether you're planning your next trip or already on the road, our blog offers invaluable information on everything from staying healthy during your travels to locating English-speaking doctors in unfamiliar locations.
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When Telehealth Isn’t Enough: Why Travelers Still Need to Know Where to Go
Telehealth is helpful for travelers, but it is not always enough. This post explains why travelers still need to know where to find in-person care, testing, clinics and English-speaking doctors abroad before they get sick.
What an English-Speaking Doctor in Barcelona Wants Study-Abroad Parents to Know
Why do capable students who can navigate flights, trains and hotels suddenly call their parents when they need a doctor? Barcelona physician Dr. Andrés León shares what families should arrange before departure.
Best Ways to Prepare Healthcare for International Travel
A flight confirmation, hotel reservation, and travel insurance policy can make a trip feel organized. But if a child develops a fever in Rome,…
I Have a Confession: I’m an International Healthcare Snob.
I have a confession. I’m a healthcare snob. Not because I need the fanciest hotel or the best table at dinner. I’m a healthcare…
A Healthcare Itinerary for International Travel
A delayed flight can be inconvenient. Trying to find an English-speaking doctor at midnight in an unfamiliar city, while you or a family member…
Your Expat Healthcare Preparation Checklist
Moving abroad can make everyday healthcare needs feel much more complicated. A prescription refill, a child’s fever, or the need to see a specialist…
How to Travel With Pre Existing Conditions Abroad
A delayed prescription refill, an unfamiliar medication name, or the sudden need to find a specialist can quickly add stress to a long-awaited trip….
How to Find English-Speaking Doctors Abroad: Why Healthcare Preparation Matters Before You Travel
You rarely think about finding a doctor when you book a flight. You think about passport dates, airport transfers, maybe whether your hotel has…
You’re a Student with a UTI While Traveling Abroad – Now What?
Imagine this: you’re a student studying abroad and taking a weekend trip to explore a new city when you begin experiencing frequent urges to…