What a medical escort is
A doctor, registered nurse or paramedic who travels with the patient on a scheduled flight, managing their care from the sending facility to the destination, including ground transport, boarding, the flight and handover.
Who it suits
Stable patients who need supervision, assistance or monitoring but not intensive care, and whose airline will grant medical clearance for the journey.
What it does not cover
Patients requiring ventilation or continuous infusions, patients at risk of significant deterioration, and patients who cannot tolerate a seated journey where no stretcher option exists. Those cases need a dedicated aircraft.