A system and method for identifying medical facilities along a travel route preferably
includes an input device, a processor, Microsoft SQL server database and a memory
storing various information regarding medical facilities. For on-demand determination
of medical facilities along a travel route, the input device preferably includes
a GPS receiver providing the current geographical coordinates of a patient requiring
medical assistance to the processor. The processor compares the geographical coordinates
of the patient to coordinates of medical facilities in the database to determine
medical facilities near the patient. A user of the system may also input a type
of medical emergency, preferred language and insurance information to refine the
search for medical facilities. The processor may also calculate a projected travel
route using navigational software. The identified medical facilities may be displayed
to a user in any manner and/or saved in a navigational computer for reference in
case of a medical emergency.