Medical services on Nautica questions.

[bornfreenowexpensive]

The last two times I traveled to Europe, once on Nautica and last fall a land trip, I got sick with a nasty cold/sinus infection/maybe strep. I had my own antibiotics with me and I took them.

 

If I hadn't of had them, does the ship medical dispensary have them, like a Z Pac or something similar. Can they do a strep test? I just saw where one can purchase instant strep test kits on Amazon, just as an aside.

 

I'm not concerned about cost or insurance, just what is the scope of their medical intervention?

[orchestrapal]

The last two times I traveled to Europe, once on Nautica and last fall a land trip, I got sick with a nasty cold/sinus infection/maybe strep. I had my own antibiotics with me and I took them.

 

If I hadn't of had them, does the ship medical dispensary have them, like a Z Pac or something similar. Can they do a strep test? I just saw where one can purchase instant strep test kits on Amazon, just as an aside.

 

I'm not concerned about cost or insurance, just what is the scope of their medical intervention?

 

The simple answer is yes, my DH had a very bad infection requiring intravenous

Antibiotics and the Doctor was wonderful and my DH was well within two days.

Yes, the cost is high but we have yearly medical travel insurance and all we had to pay was the $50 deductible.

Edited March 1, 2014 by orchestrapal

[bornfreenowexpensive]

Thanks. I probably have asked you this before, but what company issues your yearly travel medical insurance?

[orchestrapal]

Thanks. I probably have asked you this before, but what company issues your yearly travel medical insurance?

 

HTH worldwide insurance services and the policy is with GEOBlue.

888.243.2358

They have been very good and pay within a few weeks of a claim.

Edited March 2, 2014 by orchestrapal

[beachwalker262]

Hi Judy

Sharon had broken her leg and needed treatment while on the Regatta last year. Except for the outdated x-ray equipment they had everything we needed. Other people we met in the infirmary seemed to be getting everything they needed.