Originally Posted by gator96
As a Platinum member I will freely admit that when traveling abroad, if I'm ever involved in a medical or legal emergency, the first number I call or person I think of won't be American Express. I can picture it now, a man begins to suffer the first symptoms of a heart attack and says, "quick! Someone please call American Express!"
LOL, a very good point.
But, this benefit comes into play in at least a couple of somewhat likely scenarios:
1) You're at a shoddy hospital in a remote spot of a country. You need care beyond the facilities of that place. AMEX will pay for you to be taken to the nearest appropriate facility, which saves you money. They consult with the treating physician, so really, this is only a useful benefit if you're conscious and able to call AMEX!
2) They'll bring a relative/close friend to be with you if you're seriously injured or ill. Again, you'd need to be able to make the call!