Medical taxi: transporting patients — what you need to know

By CrimeaNEWS On Ноя 20, 2023

CrimeaPRESS reports:

Medical taxispecializing in the transportation of patients (including bedridden patients), is a professional transportation service provided to transport people who need medical supervision or assistance while moving from point A to point B. This service ensures the safety and comfort of the patient (medical supervision in road, in particular) in the process of moving between medical institutions, home and other places.

Medical taxis typically provide the following services:

special vehicles: Medical taxis are equipped to ensure maximum patient comfort and safety. This may include the provision of special wheelchairs, lifts and other medical equipment. For patients with disabilities, medical taxi provides vehicles that best meet their needs.
qualified personnel: Medical taxi drivers and staff are often trained in basic first aid and have experience working with patients, ensuring safety during transport.
emergency medical care: If necessary, medical taxis can provide emergency medical services such as nursing care or monitoring during transport.

Medical taxi: transporting patients - what you need to know

illustration: mosmedtranzit.ru

This service may be useful for patients who require regular medical transportation, such as for treatment, examinations or medical emergencies.

Medical taxi — requirements and standards within the framework of legislation

In Russia, the provision of medical transport services is regulated by various regulations and laws, and companies providing medical taxis are required to meet certain standards and requirements. Here are a few aspects that can help in choosing a medical transport company:

licensing and certification: make sure that the company has all the necessary licenses and certificates to provide medical transportation services. This confirms their legal right to provide such services.
equipment and vehicles: Check out what equipment and vehicles are provided by the company. They must meet standards of safety and comfort for patients.
personnel qualifications: Find out about the qualifications of drivers and medical personnel working in a medical taxi. Qualified staff contribute to the safety and comfort of patients.
reviews and reputation: If possible, study customer reviews of the company. This can provide insight into the quality of services provided and the level of customer satisfaction.
tariffs and payment terms: study the company’s tariffs and payment terms. Check to see if additional services are included in the price or if additional charges are required.

To find medical taxis, you can use the Internet, search in local telephone directories, and also contact medical institutions for recommendations.

Medical taxi — categories of patients

A medical taxi can be useful for various categories of patients, especially those who need specialized medical care and professional support during transportation. Below are some categories of patients who can use medical taxi services:

people who have undergone operations or medical procedures and require transportation home or to rehabilitation centers.
those who suffer from chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc., and require regular transportation to doctor appointments, treatment sessions, etc.
patients with impaired tolerance to any physical activity;
elderly people with severe physical weakness;
patients who have limited mobility, including people with disabilities, who may require special means of transportation.
those who require regular medical supervision, for example, to monitor their health status, change their medication regimen, etc.
persons who have been injured (special attention is required for patients with traumatic brain injuries and spinal injuries, who should not change their body position after the incident);
people with infectious diseases to prevent the spread of infection on public transport.
those who have mental or neurological illnesses and require special care and support during transport.

Based on materials: https://mosmedtranzit.ru/

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