Whether you are dealing with a hospital directly or going through a broker be sure to address all of your questions and concerns and request a firm estimate/assessment of costs and scheduling so that you are sure about what is and what isn't covered by the fee you have been quoted - you will not want to deal with these finer points after your procedure.
It is always helpful to hear what other people say about a particular hospital, service or procedure and you can view patients' ratings and reviews on the Treatment Abroad website.
If you deal directly with a hospital ask them about mortality rates, success rates, infection rates and their arrangements for follow-up care as well as clarify the qualifications and experience of the medical team, and of the surgeon/doctor who will carry out your operation.
Ask for everything to be outlined in a contract which clearly describes the guaranteed services. If you are unsure about anything get someone else to go over the agreement with you. In addition to the procedure, the hospital costs and accommodation make sure you understand who would cover the cost of additional medical or emergency treatment, complications, medicines and dressings and get clarification about the cost of medical repatriation back to your home country, correctional or any follow-up treatment that could be required. Also query the extended stay for any friends or family accompanying you.
With experience, expert knowledge and contacts in the industry a medical tourist agency or broker can organise everything for you, negotiating prices and details with the hospitals and doctors directly, as well as delegating a coordinator to organise your flights, accommodation and a sight-seeing itinerary for you. Many private hospitals have a specialist department for this. Contact a few providers to weigh up all the pros and cons, including costs, quality of customer service, surgical experience etc, before making your decision.
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