$Unique_ID{BRK01825} $Pretitle{} $Title{Medical Resource for Travelers} $Subject{medicine medicines Medical Resource resources travel traveler care caring emergency emergencies physical physically distress distressed inform information locate location locations physician physicians facility facilities organization organizations International Association Medical Assistance Travelers IAMAT service services institution institutions directory directories material materials booklet booklets brochure brochures literature pamphlet pamphlets} $Volume{} $Log{} Copyright (c) 1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc. A Resource About Medical Resource for Travelers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you are contemplating any travel abroad, and have been worrying about medical care in an emergency, then grab your scissors and clip this article now. Finding yourself in strange surroundings while you are physically distressed may provoke more anxiety than need be, and can be avoided if you are prepared with the information about the location of English speaking physicians and medical facilities that are prepared to help you. In 1960 cardiologist Dr. Vincenzo Marcolongo started an organization that provides the ultimate medical resource to the traveler. It is called the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT) and it can serve as your worldwide link to medical services that have been screened to meet standards that are compatible with those in this country. IAMAT membership and directory of affiliated institutions are free upon request. To enroll write to IAMAT, 417 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092, then carefully read the material to learn of the fee schedule and services that are available to you. ---------------- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.