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Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Medical facilities on cruise ships in the forum Accessible Cruises 3 years ago
Medical facilities on cruise ships
Thank you so much! Yeah, I would plan on taking extra meds but wondered what would happen if I had a bad back spasm episode where my normal meds don’t cut it, but not really enough to go to hospital.
Is there a doctor in their medical facilities?
JoanneC replied to the discussion Even Accessible Travel Agents Stumped in the forum Accessible Cruises 3 years ago
Even Accessible Travel Agents Stumped
Due to the increase in Covid variants, I decided not to go through with the cruise in January. Probably a good idea, as I was *finally* put on oxygen full time due to my COPD.
Hoping to travel more once I buy my own portable oxygen concentrator (trying to get the Rx from a local supply company was maddening, and I had to fight to get a loaner…
JoanneC replied to the discussion Medical facilities on cruise ships in the forum Accessible Cruises 3 years ago
Medical facilities on cruise ships
Hi, Josh:
Medical facilities onboard a cruise ship are very basic. They are mostly there to triage emergencies, and will offload you at the nearest port or via medivac for anything serious.
Please plan to bring enough meds with you to last the trip + an extra 3-7 days in the event of delays, as they don’t have a major pharmacy on board or the…
Josh Grisdale started the discussion Medical facilities on cruise ships in the forum Accessible Cruises 3 years ago
Medical facilities on cruise ships
I assume that there are medical facilities like a doctor and medicine etc on cruise ships, but what are they like? I have back pain from sitting in my wheelchair all day and sometimes need to refill prescriptions. Would something like that be possible? Are there any physical therapists aboard?
Would be interested to learn what is/isn’t available! Thanks!
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