Need a doctor while travelling or abroad in Europe?

Need a Doctor While Travelling or Abroad in Europe?

English-speaking Doctor online in Europe

Getting ill while travelling can be stressful, particularly when you are in an unfamiliar country, do not speak the local language, or are unsure how to access medical care.

For many common health problems, an online medical consultation can be a convenient first step. You can speak to a doctor from your hotel, apartment or home without having to find a local clinic or spend part of your trip sitting in a waiting room.

When can an online doctor help?

Many non-emergency medical problems can initially be assessed through an online consultation. These may include minor infections, urinary symptoms, respiratory infections, allergies, skin problems, gastrointestinal symptoms, medication queries and other common health concerns.

A doctor can discuss your symptoms and medical history, advise you on appropriate treatment and, when clinically appropriate and permitted in the country where you are located, provide a prescription.

Telemedicine is not suitable for every medical problem. If your symptoms suggest that you need a physical examination, diagnostic tests or urgent treatment, you should be advised to attend an appropriate local medical service.

Finding an English-speaking doctor abroad

Language can be one of the biggest difficulties when seeking healthcare overseas. Even people who speak some of the local language may find it difficult to describe symptoms, understand medical terminology or discuss medication accurately.

This is particularly relevant for travellers, expatriates, international students and people who spend part of the year living in another European country.

Doctorevia: online medical care for people abroad

I am the founder of Doctorevia, an online medical service created to help travellers and international residents access English-speaking doctors while in Europe.

Doctorevia provides online medical consultations for patients who need medical advice while travelling or living abroad. Depending on the medical problem and the country in which the patient is located, the doctor can provide advice, recommend treatment and issue a prescription when clinically appropriate.

The aim is simple: to make it easier to access a doctor when you are away from home.

Visit Doctorevia to request an online doctor consultation.

When should you seek urgent medical care instead?

Online consultations are intended for non-emergency medical problems.

If you have severe chest pain, significant difficulty breathing, symptoms of a stroke, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, a serious injury or another potentially life-threatening problem, you should seek emergency medical care locally rather than waiting for an online consultation.

“Dr Victoria Howe works with Doctorevia, a European online medical service connecting patients with locally licensed doctors for online consultations.”