With proper research and planning, medical tourism can be very safe. Key factors include choosing accredited facilities, experienced providers, and working with reputable facilitators who thoroughly vet healthcare providers.

Consider factors like quality of care, accreditation, cost, travel distance, language barriers, and local healthcare infrastructure.

Look for international accreditation (like JCI), provider credentials verified in their country, and hospital safety records. Request quality metrics such as success rates and complication rates.

Arrange follow-up care with local providers before traveling. Good facilitators help coordinate care between overseas and home providers, including transfer of medical records.

Quality facilities have emergency and complication protocols. Many facilitators offer medical travel insurance covering complications. Understand your legal rights in the destination country.

Budget for travel, accommodation, food, visa fees, translation services if needed, insurance, and potential emergency funds. Some packages include these costs.

Yes, companions are encouraged and often essential for support. Many medical travel packages include companion accommodations.

Packages include medical care, hospital stay, medications, transportation, lodging, translation services, and optional leisure activities. We’ll help to customize the trip for exactly what you need.

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