By Alex Parker
There are dozens of
things to consider when planning to go to a medical tourism destination to get
a procedure done. Treatment abroad may be alluring because of the cheap prices
especially for elective surgery but there are risks you should factor in in
your decision making on whether to go abroad for surgery or not. Here are some
of the problems you might encounter:
Travel Risk After
Surgery
Travel risk is one and
we’re not talking about the possibility of the plane being hijacked or you
getting mugged in your destination (although these things are also things to
consider). We are however talking about the risk of developing pulmonary
embolism during your travel back home. It is important for you to ask the
clinic or hospital how soon you will be able to travel after your surgery. This
should be asked during your consultation so you are informed about all possible
risks.
Your Insurance Won’t
Cover You
Although health
tourism providers promise prospect clients or patients that they will be well
taken care of, it is important to note that your travel insurance policy will
not shoulder expenses related to elective treatment when it goes wrong. Travel
insurance covers treatment of ailments while you are abroad but never planned
treatments. If you are planning to go abroad for a medical procedure, it is
best to talk to your insurer regarding your plans and how this will affect your
coverage.
Language Barrier
The medical team
including the surgeon who will perform the procedure should be able to speak
English fluently. If you speak a different language and is going to a country
that has the same language, then you should be fine in terms of communicating
with the people who will be treating you. When going to a hospital abroad where
the doctors and medical staff do not speak English, bringing a dictionary will
not be enough. In fact, you may have to hire an interpreter or request the
hospital to have an interpreter present.
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