During travel

On arrival, travellers should ask to be shown round the clinic or hospital where the treatment is due to take place. They should be satisfied with cleanliness, hygiene and safety standards. Travellers should be satisfied that staff are appropriately educated, trained and experienced, and that the organisation has adequate indemnity insurance [8]. If the traveller …

Before travel

Careful planning and preparing can help reduce risks associated with treatment abroad. Travellers should be encouraged to consider the impact of treatment overseas, away from friends, family and usual support networks, especially if complications occur or a prolonged stay is required. Travellers need to take into account their destination country’s entry requirements, including medication restrictions, …

Risk for travellers

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons consistently advises against travelling abroad for any kind of surgery, not just cosmetic. They counsel that all surgical procedures carry risks, even when performed by a reputable surgeon in the UK. They also state that the possibility of complications increases considerably with travel, which limits the availability of …

Managing Risks In Medical Tourism In India

Managing Risks In Medical Tourism In India Healthcare has become a global concern and thanks to the advancement of technology, people who want the best service providers can just use the Internet to find them anywhere in the world. Many people are coming for medical tourism to India and the Internet has allowed them to …