Medical Travel Risks

This is where we want to encourage open discussion about the risks of medical travel.

Foreign-Patient Hospital Care Experience

Important considerations when choosing a hospital overseas for a medical procedure:

Traveling 4 Health & Retirement (THR) advocates a high standard of patient satisfaction with treatment abroad. Patient satisfaction consists of the following factors:

Clinical Experience:

· Was the patient provided a written care plan?

Medical Tourism

Submitted by globalbenefitoptions on Fri, 2011-04-29 07:47

Global Benefit Options is a consultant for the medical tourism industry and one of the leading experts in medical tourism. Our experience in US based group health insurance benefits and voluntary benefits gives us a unique perspective and an industry advantage.

You need to know who your Surgeon is!

Submitted by Nora Palomino on Wed, 2011-04-13 08:31

A normal Medical tourism company from any where, India, Croatia, Thailand, Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica etc, would normally tell you that the surgeons they feature on their websites are the best. Are they? Do you believe that?

Did you know that many of the surgeons that are featured "PAY" a monthly fee to the Medical Tourism Websites to be featured? No research ever goes into any of these surgeons. Why? Well, you tell me.

Medical Tourism The Missing Component

Submitted by Christina deMoraes on Thu, 2011-02-10 16:41

I was forwarded an interesting article on Asia and Medical tourism. It neatly listed the three components considered to be those of importance in the “emerging IPC” (International Patient Care) industry. I was frustrated however, once again, to see a HUGE gap in the understanding of what components truly are necessary to help guarantee a SUCCESSFUL medical tourism (IPC) experience for the patient.

The three components the article lists are:

Medical Insurance FAQ’s For The Medical Traveler

insured sign Q. Does Medical Travel Insurance Cover Travel-for-Treatment?

Legal FAQ's for Medical Travelers

Legal Scales Whether you choose to make all arrangements for yourself (DIY), or book with a medical tourism company, make sure you fully understand the logistical, medical and legal considerations affecting all medical travellers. We recommend getting all answers in writing.

How to Plan A Successful Medical Tourism Trip

General

Note from author, Ilene Little, CEO of Traveling 4 Health & Retirement (THR):

Medical Malpractice Issues Affecting Medical Tourists

Submitted by Dick Atkins on Sun, 2011-01-09 22:06

This is an excerpt from Atkins speaking about medical malpractice abroad. Atkins is a Philadelphia lawyer who specializes in assisting companies and individuals on legal issues in foreign countries. He often speaks on legal assistance for medical tourists at conferences. He has good news and bad news to share.

What is Medical Tourism - Medical Travel

Submitted by Tim Nichols on Thu, 2010-12-30 10:30

Medical travel, often described as "Medical Tourism" refers to the practice of traveling to other parts of the country or abroad with an aim to receive necessary or desired medical treatments or procedures. The term medical tourism was introduced by travel agencies promoting the concept of medical vacations, but the concept of medical travel is not new and has a long history dating back thousands of years.

Why Use “My Medical Trip Advisor”© (MMTA)

Submitted by Shai Gold on Tue, 2010-11-30 21:53

Why Use “My Medical Trip Advisor”© (MMTA)

Ever considered that internet shopping for medical tourism solutions can actually be hazardous to your health?

What if you had access to the SAME tools used by an insurance company when sending their cases for treatment abroad? This would surely improve your confidence in choices offered you online.

6 Tips on How to Pick a Qualified Medical Tourism Company

Submitted by Shai Gold on Mon, 2010-11-29 16:39

1. Do your homework! Research, Research, Research. Take nothing for granted. Talk with various facilitators to ascertain their subject matter expertise.

2. Select a facilitator who has medical industry qualifications and experience. Stay away from “medical travel agencies”.

3. Ask for the qualifications of the facilitator.