 What is the definition of Medical Tourism?
- What treatments are done abroad?
- What roll Worldwide MedCare will play?
- What are the services included in the package?
- What are the reasons to consider medical or surgical procedure abroad?
- Why cost the most important factor that someone needs consider?
- What is the cost difference of medical procedures outside North America?
- What are the reasons for cheaper medical care in certain countries?
- How can I trust the quality of the foreign doctors?
- Can I correspond with the doctor in a foreign country?
- How do I know if these hospitals in foreign countries safe?
- Do I have a choice to select or advice which doctors and/or hospitals to visit?
- What if the procedure I am interested in is not on your website?
- If my family doctor advises against a medical procedure abroad what will I do?
- What makes safe to travel so far after a surgical procedure?
- What if I have a serious medical condition?
- Where does Worldwide MedCare stand as a company?
What is the definition of Medical Tourism?
Medical tourism is simply the process of traveling abroad to a specific destination to obtain certain medical procedures. Medical tourism is certainly not a new concept. Canadians and Europeans have been traveling outside their regions for years to obtain medical procedures due the long waiting periods associated with socialized medicine. The global elite have been traveling to the US for years as well to our world-renowned hospitals, such as Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic and MD Anderson. Now US citizens have an excellent opportunity to seek top quality procedures outside the US, where they can recover in anonymity and luxury at more affordable rates.
What treatments are done abroad?
All treatments are done abroad. However if you see that what you are looking for is not in the list we have provided in the website please contact us, we will gladly do the research for you.
What roll will Worldwide MedCare will play?
Yes we are a kind of a travel agent, but we are exclusively medically oriented travel agent. We know that you are not going on a vacation. Recuperation is not exactly a vacation, but a recuperation in an exotic place with state-of-the-art facilities and beautiful surroundings is certainly a plus.
WorldWide MedCare is committed to your safety and smooth transition throughout the whole process.
What are the services included in the package?
Your package will include pick up from the airport, accommodation at a 4 or 5 star hotels, ground transportation to and from doctor’s appointment and hospital, medical procedure, travel reservations, interpreter, trip itinerary and much more. An English-speaking agent will be assisting you at the destination country, and will be at your disposal during the whole stay, that includes the hotel and hospital staff and also not to mention the doctors and surgeons.
What are the reasons to consider a medical or surgical procedure abroad?
There are several important factors to consider. They are highly experienced in treating foreign patients and the leader in the global medical tourism. They are investing immense resources into building up the medical tourism infrastructure; build advanced transportation and communications system. The health standards, professionalism and quality of their doctors meet to be the worlds best. The cost of the medical procedures in the countries that we participate is generally 50 to 80 percent less expensive than the same procedures in the US. This cost differential enables you the opportunity to have a vacation in an exotic country, recover in a 4 to 5 star resort in complete anonymity, and then return home having spent less than the procedure alone in the US.
Why cost the most important factor that someone needs to consider?
Absolutely not, however, cost is always an important factor to consider when seeking medical care. We will assist you in finding the facilities and doctors that will be much less expensive than in the US. However, we do not encourage you to travel abroad for surgery because it is cheaper. Surgery is a risky procedure, regardless where it is performed and should be taken very seriously and discussed with your family and other professionals. If you are serious about a surgery abroad, we can inform you about where you will find the best hospitals and doctors to perform your surgical procedure and save money.
What is the cost difference of medical procedures outside North America?
The difference in price depends upon the medical procedure you choose. In reviewing the cost of many procedures in the US, versus the same ones performed in our selected destinations, costs are typically 50-75% lower abroad. The greatest cost savings is typically found in cardiac procedures (75-90% lower fees outside of the United States). If you have received quotes in the US for $10,000, you can expect the same procedure to cost between $2,500 and $5,000. This significant cost reduction enables you purchase a round trip air ticket, recover in a 5 star resort, buy a new wardrobe, and return home saving money.
What are the reasons for cheaper medical care in certain countries?
Many countries have imitated our world-renowned health care system in terms of quality and technology, but they have not adopted our legal system completely. Doctors in the US are required to pay medical malpractice insurance that usually cost over $100,000 annually. Foreign doctors are required to pay medical malpractice insurance as well, but their costs are as low as $4000 annually. In addition to this insurance, certain economies are at different stages of development than the US. This absolutely does not mean that their healthcare technologies and institutions are behind the US. In fact, most of the private hospitals in our network use exactly the same equipment and instruments as the most advanced hospitals in the US.
How can I trust the quality of the foreign doctors?
To begin with, one of our key service offerings to you is to provide all the information to you about the doctors in order for you to make the most educated decision possible. We will provide you with resumes and facilitate phone conversations. If you are still not comfortable, we will work to provide you with the information about the doctors that is important to you. Additionally, many of the doctors in our network were educated in the US. Some have even practiced in the US for years and remain Board Certified in the US.
Can I correspond with the doctor in a foreign country?
Of course, as part of our service, we will help facilitate the initial consultation between you and the doctor. Additional correspondence before traveling can be conducted via phone, and via email. For cosmetic surgery, the doctors will want to see images of the designated regions for surgery. These images can easily be sent via email with complete anonymity.
How do I know if these hospitals in foreign countries safe?
We will do all that we can to insure that you are comfortable with the hospitals that you review. A large part of our value to you is that we have visited these facilities personally and can attest to their standards of hygiene, modernity and use of technology. We will also be your advocates to assist in obtaining necessary statistics for your chosen facility. Additionally, even though the hospitals in our network have accreditation from their government and non-government entities, we will continue to work with the executive management teams of the foreign hospitals in our network to seek accreditation from JCAHO or Joint Commission International.
Do I have a choice to select or advice which doctors and/or hospitals to visit?
Our sole purpose is to provide you with the necessary tools and information to make an informed and educated choice about medical tourism packages. We absolutely will not encourage, advise, advocate or underwrite any of the doctors or healthcare facilities in our network. We will facilitate your research and provide answers to multitude of questions that you may have.
What if the procedure I am interested in is not on your website?
If you are interested in or require a certain procedure that is not listed on our website, please contact us so that we may assist you in your search. Our network covers a wide spectrum of medical procedures, from the least invasive procedures to the most advanced procedures.
If my family doctor advises against the medical procedure abroad what will I do?
Such advice is certainly to be expected. Rest assured that the US is not the only country that has rigorous healthcare standards and strong patient rights.
What makes it safe to travel so far after a surgical procedure?
Your travel plans will be entirely dictated by the surgical procedure you select. Many procedures that are non-invasive and will enable you fly out the same day as the procedure. Once you select a procedure and destination, we inform you about the recommended recuperation time required before return travel.
What if I have a serious medical condition?
Depending on individual circumstances and health, overseas travel may not be recommended by the surgeon. However, if your travel is approved, then overseas medical facilities may be the option for you. Making a timely decision for affordable medical care is crucial for serious conditions. To explore this option, simply contact us. The sooner you have all the options before you, the sooner you can receive the medical attention you need.
Where does Worldwide MedCare stand as a company?
WorldWide MedCare is committed in making sure that each of our client’s medical journey abroad is safe from start until the patient comes home. Please note that our hospital partners and our goal – is to provide the very best in top notch quality healthcare at the most affordable price. Our industry knowledge is unparallel – from the first phone call until your return home. Our network of medical professionals, PPR’s (Personal Patient Representatives)/Case Managers, Host Country Managers and Operation Managers are committed to your safety and your smooth medical journey.
Please remember, we stand by our quality of service and commitment. In this business, service is of utmost importance, because our business and our survival solely depends on you and we know if you are satisfied you will recommend us.
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