Private Ambulance and Planned Patient Transfer in Istanbul
Planned patient transfer between a hotel, hospital, residence, Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) should consider the patient’s required position, mobility, oxygen or monitoring needs, companion arrangements and destination handover.
Who may benefit from this service?
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Patients transferring to a hotel or home after hospital discharge
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Guests requiring hotel-to-hospital or inter-hospital transport
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Travelers needing medical transfer before or after a flight
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Patients requiring a stretcher, oxygen or healthcare professional during planned transport
Service scope
Clinical status and logistics are reviewed before transfer. Pick-up and destination access, flight details, companion/baggage needs and required medical equipment are coordinated.
Coordination process
- 01Share the patient condition and transfer points.
- 02Determine the vehicle, crew and equipment requirements.
- 03Confirm pick-up and destination timing.
- 04Document transport and handover.
Useful information to prepare
- Patient summary or discharge information
- Mobility/stretcher requirement
- Oxygen or medical-device needs
- Pick-up/destination addresses and flight details
