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Choosing right destination. 


When choosing the right destination for treatment abroad there are many things to consider. With the amazing and vast range of possibilities around the world it is not easy to make the right choice. Therefore, you must start with defining which concerns that are most important to you.

1. Cost savings and opportunities.

First of all, the desire to save money through treatment abroad must be put in relation to what the location has to offer and your own expectations. Would you rather spend somewhat more money at a destination where there are many different health opportunities for you, or would you rather narrow your range of options and save more money? Remember though, that in many countries catering to medical tourism travelers you do not need to compromise on either cost, leisure opportunities, patient safety or top international healthcare.

2. Quality Service.
 
Beyond simple costs, many people appreciate the superior service found in foreign hospitals.  Whereas in the US and EU many tasks are performed by orderlies, in the medical tourism hubs there is a plentiful supply of registered nurses.  Where in the west a patient might be told where to go to collect medications or see another doctor, a medical tourist can expect to be escorted. 

3. Healthcare Standards.

Make sure to research the specific destination to find out information about the healthcare system and standards in the country and at the provider. If the provider has received international health accreditions, it is usually a safe bet.
 

4. Distance to the destination.

You must also consider how far you are willing to travel to get to the specific destination. Many times the distance to the destination from your home country is equivalent with the cost saving. The further away – the cheaper. However, this is not always the case.

 


 
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5. Destination’s laws and regulations

Go through the regulations regarding entrance to the country. Do you for instance need a VISA? The political situation in some Asian countries that cater to health tourists has been quite unstable lately. Make sure to update yourself on the current condition before you go.
 
6. Language.

Many healthcare providers today will go through extensive effort to communicate with the client in their own language. The medical staff at most international hospitals usually speak very good English and many surgeons have overseas training. At some hospitals you will also enjoy the opportunity to have a translator in your own language.

7. Package tours Arrangements. 

Many global healthcare providers also provide the option of choosing a set package which usually includes all the transportation to and from the facilities, translation, accommodation, food services etc. This way of traveling can be very beneficial if you prefer to leave all the preparation in the good hands of an expert.

8. Opportunity to combine healthcare with holiday.

The period of recovery is a very important part of the treatment procedure. When going abroad you will have the opportunity to fully concentrate on getting better without disturbance from your everyday life. Most destinations offer a range of leisure activities that you can partake in. The thought of warm weather and interesting cultures is also enticing. However, make sure that you do not favor an exotic destination above your own patient safety.  


           Table : Comparing Medical Treatment Pricing

 

Procedure  

USA 

Singapore

Thailand

India

Hip Replacement

$24,000

$15,000

$10,000

$6,300

Breast Augmentation

$10,000

$8,000

$3,150

$2,200

Spinal Fusion

$62,000

$9,000

$7,000

$5,500

Coronary Angioplasty

$41,000

$11,250

$4,150

$3,500

        
           Dental Fees at Bangkok International Hospital in Thailand

 

Procedure  

Thailand

Standard Cleaning

$40

Root Canal

$150-$300 per tooth

Ceramic or Metal Crown

$400-$500

Full Dentures

$300-$450

Dental Implant (per Implant)

$2400

 
Choosing Right Country for your Treatment.

Once the decision has been made to go abroad for medical care, the aspiring medical tourist is confronted with many possible destinations.  Though many countries boast about their growing medical tourism industries, these are usually either not competitive in price or too weak in quality. There are effectively three major hubs and three minor hubs that should be considered, while the rest can be safely ignored.

The four major hubs are Singapore, India, Thailand and malaysia.  In 2006, Singapore claimed 374,000 medical tourists while India brought in over six hundred thousand.  Thailand is the undisputed heavyweight of the industry, drawing over 1.2 million medical tourists.  Many of these tourists will visit Bangkok’s Bumrungrad Hospital, which accounts for a third of
Thailand’s medical tourists. 


The three minor hubs are Central America (exemplified by Costa Rica), Eastern Europe (led by Hungary) and South Africa.  The minor hubs established themselves long before the major hubs by focusing on low cost dental and cosmetic surgery.  At half the price of the United States, these hubs cannot compete financially with India or Thailand but rely on other benefits to attract tourists.  Central America and Eastern Europe are much more convenient to medical tourists in the US and Western Europe, respectively, than the major hubs which all require 18+ hour flights. 

South Africa offers a more polished package for medical tourists and less culture shock than the major hubs.  What makes these hubs minor is not just the numbers of tourists, however, but also their capabilities for major surgery.  They do not have the large volume of the major hubs and thus are not equal to their quality or low prices, making them suitable only for dental, cosmetic or other minor surgery.


The Major Medical Treatment Hubs.

India

India is the cheapest of any of the hubs, major or minor, and is the equal of the other major hubs in terms of quality of staff and equipment.  Prices average at a fifth of the United States, with particular deals in dentistry and diagnostic imaging, which approach a tenth the price.  India deals with a higher proportion of major surgery tourists than minor surgery and check-up tourists than the other major hubs, which has given rise to specialist hospitals across India. 

Singapore

Singapore has a well-deserved reputation as a high-tech, clean and orderly city-state.  With medical costs about half those of the US, Singapore is considerably more expensive than India or Thailand and in line with the minor hubs.  While the quality of medical facilities is on par with the main medical centers in Thailand and India, Singapore’s major attraction is its status as a developed country and the reassurance this provides to new medical tourists. 

Thailand

Thailand is the largest medical tourism hub in total volume and in both high-end and low-end procedures.  Long a major tourist destination, Thailand has translated this expertise along with a largely Western-trained medical community into a very convenient package for westerners.  Thailand’s two largest medical tourism targets are the Bumrungrad and Bangkok Hospitals, which annually treat 400,000 and 150,000 foreign patients, respectively. 

Malaysia

Malaysia’s medical tourism industry has seen staggering growth over recent years. Malaysia offers a wide array of medical procedures—including dental, cosmetic and cardiac surgeries—at significantly lower costs than in the U.S. In Malaysia, cardiac bypass surgery, for example, costs around $6,000 to $7,000, according to a recent publication released by Tourism Malaysia. 

The Minor Hubs

South Africa

South Africa’s strength lies in the packaging of its tours, rather than the outright price of their medical capabilities.  While their hospitals are at first world standards, South African facilities have far less experience with heart or joint surgery and specialist hospitals in India or Thailand are better for these patients.  The majority of South African medical tourists are after cosmetic surgery, with breast augmentations as the number one procedure.  South African prices hover around 40-60% of those in the US, making them one of the more expensive medical tourism hubs.  Tourists to South Africa will find a very polished experience, however, with a mature medical tourist industry.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s main selling point is that it doesn’t require a trans-Pacific flight for US tourists to get there.  As with many smaller hubs, the focus is on cosmetic surgery and dental work.  Costa Rica boasts gorgeous beaches and rainforests and is no stranger to American tourists, making this a very convenient and appealing option.  Prices are approximately 40-50% of the US, however like the other small hubs having major surgery here is not recommended. 

Costa Rica is a good choice for those seeking dental work or plastic surgery and don’t want to endure a 20 hour plane ride.

Hungary

Like Costa Rica, Hungary offers cheap but reliable dental and cosmetic surgery.  The major draw is that Hungary is convenient to European tourists by air or train.  Prices are 40-50% of the US, though almost all patients that go there are Europeans with heavily state-supported health care systems.  Usually the benefit is availability of procedures rather than cost (no two year waiting lists).  One drawback is that this is one of the only medical tourism hubs that does not possess a tropical beach – there are options for tourism but they are more cultural rather than natural or decadent. 

Hungary is convenient for Europeans, though like Costa Rica is not suitable for major surgery and is expensive by medical tourism standards.

Conclusion :

Central America and Eastern Europe should only be considered by those who need very minor procedures or who are so busy they can’t get away for a trans-Pacific flight and are willing to pay twice as much for the convenience.  South Africa is similarly expensive, and should appeal only to those who value pampering and a Western atmosphere as absolutely essential.  Among the major hubs, Singapore is the most expensive (about twice the price of India or Thailand) and equivalent in quality.  Singapore’s major selling point is the confidence it inspires as a developed country as opposed to its developing competitors, even though this advantage is entirely a matter of perception and marketing.

 
           
   
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