How do foreign hospitals compare to those in the US?

How do foreign hospitals compare to those in the US?

Joel Widzer (Travel Strategist) gives expert video advice on: How do I pack prescription drugs when I travel?; Should my prescription drugs go in my checked luggage or my carry on?; Should I bring extra prescription drugs with me on my long vacation? and more...

A lot of good hospitals through out the world do provide a very good level of healthcare, particular in the westernized countries and even in some of the more populated Asian countries. But, you do have to be careful that some hospitals don't have the same standards that we have within the US. One of the things a lot of travelers w ill do, if they are in an emergency situation they'll go to the nearest hospital. A lot of times what you can do, and this actually where your credit card comes in handy, your credit card, actually, one of the premium cards if you have them, they'll actually air lift you or they'll take you to a US type of hospital. If you are in an emergency situation get to the nearest hospital and have someone contact your credit card, your healthcare company and see if they can get you transferred to a US type hospital; and very often they'll provide transportation and get you there as soon as possible.