Survey: 1 In 4 Vacations Include Trip To ER
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Before you leave on a Thanksgiving getaway, you may want to pack your medical information.
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A new survey by doctors in Florida finds one in four vacations include a trip to the emergency room, and many patients are not prepared for the situation.
"When you're going on vacation the last thing you want to think about is a medical emergency, but with just a few simple steps, you can rest assured that you will be prepared for any situation" says Steven Corbett, MD, an emergency medicine physician with Dr. P. Phillips Hospital at Orlando Health.
Doctors say travelers should keep important medical information in their cell phones, and keep refilled prescriptions in carry-on luggage.
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They say getting travel insurance is also a good idea.
Lastly, don't force it. If you're not feeling well, it's probably best to stay home.
"I understand that we only get so many days off throughout the year and we spend a lot of time planning our vacations," said Corbett, "but I see people every day who think they can manage their conditions only to wind up in the ER, which ruins the trip for everyone involved."
