Medical Tourism Protocol A step by step outline for availing Medical facility with travel benefits Most of the developing countries all across the globe are trying painstakingly to reap exhaustive revenue from the booming “Medical Tourism” business. A lot of patients are getting immensely benefited from the low cost treatments and remarkably economical travel plans. But at the same time, many people get duped and do not get the much deserving return on the investment because of lack of knowledge and resources. This article is aimed at providing the reader with the treatment and travel route covering all the major details. •
Do your homework thoroughly: Don’t just plan something impulsively. If the ailment you are suffering from is minor and can be taken care off at your native place easily, then consult your local physicians. On the other hand, if you plan to go for a critical surgery or a procedure such as weight loss surgery, dental implants, stem cell treatment, IVF procedure, hair transplantation etc., explore medical tourism avenues. Browse different websites. Talk to your friends and colleagues who have been abroad for a health travel plan already. Invest wisely.
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Get registered: After you have zeroed in on the company you want to tie up with, get in touch with them and complete all the initial formalities like registration and give them all the details about your health needs and travel expectations.
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Interact well: Now your service provider and you should be in a continuous dialogue till the time you reach them. You will be asked to provide your medical history, your budget details, preferred travel destination and so on.
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Fix your health plan: To avoid any confusion and delays later, ask your service providers to fix all your procedures in advance. You might also be required to pay some advance. Get a thorough idea about the hospital, its repute, the credentials of your doctor and attendants, the number of days you will be required to stay in the hospital etc.
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Secure your travel plan: You have the internet facility at your disposal wherever you are. So before agreeing to any travel destination, research thoroughly on the web about the locale, the temperature and humidity levels, rain intensity etc. to avoid any discomfort later.
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Clear all your doubts: There are innumerable small things which must be considered and verified before leaving. You must clear all your apprehensions with your agents before embarking on the health plan such as:
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Will you be getting the currency exchange help?
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Will you get visa assistance?
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Are they going to provide you with flight ticket assistance, pick and drop facility from the airport, cab, hotel accommodation, local sim card etc.?
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Will you be provided with an interpreter?
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Will you have a good attendant in the hospital?
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Are you going to have a good follow up?
You might have many more questions in mind so make sure that before leaving your hometown, all your queries are answered to make your health voyage a real success.