Patient travel

Patient travel involves patients moving from one location to another for medical care, whether for specialized treatments, consultations, or procedures not available locally. This often occurs when local healthcare facilities lack certain expertise or technology, prompting patients to seek care elsewhere—domestically or internationally. Planning patient travel includes coordinating appointments, transportation, accommodation, and ensuring proper communication among healthcare providers. The goal is to facilitate safe, efficient, and comfortable journeys to access the necessary medical services while minimizing stress and disruptions to the patient’s health and well-being.