After weeks in a Chinese hospital, doctors recommended that Torjensen be flown back to the U.S. for treatment. Out of necessity, his family went with him. There was no way I could have gone back by myself. Worst-case scenarios happen. And when they happen overseas, things can get complicated.
Language barriers make communication difficult.
Medicines are sometimes different. When hospitals within the country do not provide the required care, a medical evacuation may be necessary. All of this means that if you live abroad, insurance companies consider you high maintenance. So if you need to buy health insurance overseas, it's going to be difficult to get. If you have insurance, you may need to purchase additional coverage.