When faced with the problem of elderly people's difficulty in accessing medical care, children in different places can take the following measures to help their parents enjoy good access to medical care:
First, establish a health record and maintain communication. Children from other places should establish health records with their parents***, including basic medical history, drug allergy history, chronic diseases and other information, so that they can provide timely information to doctors when they need to seek medical treatment. At the same time, children should also maintain regular communication with their parents to understand their physical condition and medical needs, and provide them with remote counseling and guidance.
Second, choose a reliable medical organization. Children can choose reputable medical institutions with high medical standards through recommendations from friends and relatives, online reviews and consultation with professionals. Consider choosing a hospital that has a specialized geriatrics department or an affiliated hospital that has a geriatrics specialty, which can provide more comprehensive and professional medical services.
Third, find a reliable companion. Your parents may need to be accompanied by someone to take care of them during their medical appointments. Children from other countries can find a reliable companion, either through a professional agency or by hiring someone from their family, to ensure that their parent receives the care and attention he or she needs during the medical visit.
Also, learn about Medicare and supplemental health insurance. Long-distance children can work with their parents to learn about local health care policies and corresponding reimbursement policies, as well as the possibility of purchasing supplemental health insurance. This will reduce the financial burden in the case of major illnesses, surgeries, and other high-cost situations, and provide better medical care for their parents.
In addition, regularly accompany your parents back to their place of origin for medical checkups and consultations. Although children from other places cannot accompany their parents all the time, they can take leave or arrange vacations to accompany their parents back to their place of origin for medical checkups and consultations on a regular basis. This will ensure that they receive timely and comprehensive medical care, and will also provide an opportunity to spend time with their parents*** and enhance their bonding and affection.
Finally, telemedicine using technology. With the advancement of technology, telemedicine has become an increasingly common way of accessing medical care. Children can purchase smart devices for their parents and install relevant medical apps, so that they can consult with doctors remotely through video calls and get professional medical advice. This can reduce the frequency of parents' trips to the hospital and improve the convenience and efficiency of medical care.
In summary, children in other places can help their parents enjoy good access to medical care by establishing health records, choosing reliable medical institutions, finding reliable escorts, learning about medical insurance and purchasing supplemental medical insurance, accompanying their parents to regular medical checkups and medical appointments, and utilizing technological means for telemedicine. While caring for and taking care of your parents, it is also important to strengthen your own financial and medical knowledge so that you can better support and help your parents.