How to Handle Medical Emergencies Abroad
Medical emergencies abroad are stressful but manageable with preparation. Before you go: carry a list of your medications with generic names, know your blood type, have your insurance emergency number saved in your phone.
In the EU/UK: European Health Insurance Card gives access to state healthcare at local prices. Everywhere else: go to private hospitals if you have travel insurance. US embassies keep lists of English-speaking doctors. Pharmacies in most countries have far more over-the-counter availability than the US.