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Travelling across international borders to obtain health care is medical tourism. Medical tourism (also called medical travel, health tourism or global healthcare) is a term initially coined by travel agencies and the mass media to describe the rapidly-growing practice of traveling across international borders to obtain health care. Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_tourism .
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  • Why should I consider going abroad for treatment?
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The best place to have treatment is close to your home. However most things in life are not perfect. Sometimes the treatment you need may be not available immediately or it may be too expensive or unavailable. In some countries waiting time for operations could be as long as a year. Heart bypass surgery could cost approximately $150,000 in the United States, costs only $10,000 in an Asian country. A knee replacement surgery could cost $50,000 in the United States while you can have it done for $6,000 overseas. Similarly, gastric surgery costs around $5,000 at medical tourist destinations while it is around $10,000 to $20,000 in the US. You can travel to foreign countries, receive medical treatment, and convalesce well before a year. Fraction of cost does not mean a compromise in quality! Most of our healthcare care facilities have accreditation with international regulatory bodies.

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  • How much will I save if I have an treatment abroad?
The savings will vary by procedure, but medical care provided through Go For Surgery will be 25-40% of the cost of healthcare in USA/UK. Prices may vary according to your preferences for afore-mentioned factors. However, the total cost of the entire package will still, generally speaking, be at about 50-80% less than what an equivalent treatment would cost in the USA, UK.
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  • Would my health insurance cover treatments abroad?

It depends upon the insurance company and your policy. It is highly advisable to check prior if you are looking for it. We will follow all guidelines outlined by your insurance company and also provide you all required documents for re-imbursement.

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  • Why does it cost less for treatment abroad?
Health care cost structure abroad is less expensive. The overheads in the form of land, buildings and equipment costs are lower. Also the salary costs are lower. Also many countries offer the hospitals tax exemptions to further lower costs.
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  • What's included in the cost of care?

The cost of the medical procedure quoted to patients is all-inclusive. It includes transportation, case management, the cost of the procedure, medicines, hospitalization and all costs associated with onsite follow-up care. Any exclusion will be clearly stated out.

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  • What about the quality of medical care in hospitals abroad?
The quality of care you receive depends on two main factors. Facilities and Skill. The facilities in most of the hospitals we recommend have been assessed by our team. They are certified by the national and international Quality Assurance Bodies. Further details can be found in our Quality of care section.
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  • How well-trained are the doctors?

The doctors who will be treating you are highly qualified and experienced. Most of them have had extensive training in Western countries. You can speak to them before making your trip. Also their CV will usually be available online. This will help you in knowing more about the doctor and give you the confidence that you will be treated by doctors who are amongst the best in the world.

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  • What kind of procedures can I have done abroad?
While many of our affiliated hospitals have specialist divisions in neurosurgery, obesity or weight loss surgery, joint replacement, cardiology and ophthalmology you can have almost any procedure done on your medical holiday. If you don't see the surgery that you require, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to find a hospital that provides that service.
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  • How do you select your affiliate hospitals / physician?
We are affiliated with well known hospitals & physicians most of whom are JCI, ISO or NABH accredited, through personal visits and relationship measures. We collaborate with hospitals/healthcare providers who subscribe to a Code of Governance. Most of our facilities have been assessed personally by us and our affiliates.
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  • Can't I access these healthcare facilities directly?

You can access those hospitals directly. However sometimes it can be difficult to differentiate between various hospitals. Which hospital has staff conversant in English. Which hospital has special expertise in dealing with foreign patients. If you decide to go through us we can help you with local information. We will also be your voice in dealing with the hospital to make sure you get the best treatment.

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  • What value addition does “Go For Surgery” offer?
Go For Surgery does a lot research to access great quality healthcare at affordable prices. We are able to liaise with the hospitals on your behalf to get the best care for you. In a foreign land you need a local operator to guide you through the maze and “Go For Surgery” does that for you.
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  • Is it advisable to discuss about my decision for going abroad for treatment with my primary care physician?

It is wise to let your primary care physician know your plans to receive medical treatment overseas. It is common for doctors to be a little skeptical of the idea, however, it is best to share materials about international hospitals accredited by U.S. standards and the overseas physicians credentials and procedure cost. >

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  • How do I start the process?

Register yourself as patient which is completely free of cost. On receipt of information from
you we will guide you to proceed ahead. OR You can email us, we will be happy to provide whatever information you need.

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  • Do I get to choose my preferred hospital for treatment?
Yes. We will provide unbiased multiple options of hospitals for your reference from which you can decide for yourself. TOP
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  • Can I become familiar with my overseas physician before I go for treatment?

Yes sure. After interpretation of your data, the physician and his team will communicate with you telephonically, through emails or through video conference. Besides that you are free to ask any question which we will follow up and promptly respond. In short, we will provide you as many interactions as you want with the physician. We also encourage asking as many questions you have as this will provide more clarification upfront.

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  • My doctor here gives me an understanding of my problem using computer models / images. Similarly may I get prior information on process or surgery; so that I can be more informative about associated risks etc.
This is very important. Once the doctor views and interprets your case, he will finalize a line of treatment depending upon the option you chose. We have collaborative tools which has video conferencing, white board and document sharing facility through which you will be able to provide complete understanding as if you are across the table.
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  • How soon must I make the payment?

You will be required to make a deposit prior to going for your procedure. The balance of the payment is due either before or upon treatment.

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  • What about my follow ups once I return from my trip?
We use internet based applications for follow up purposes. We will schedule automatic reminders of diagnosis tests conveniently. You need to enter your results in our web application which can then be viewed by your treatment provider. We will also conduct periodic video conferencing sessions on a need basis for any clarification. Your follow up is ensured until you have fully recovered.
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  • Can I take a companion with me?
It may depend upon the seriousness of your treatment and your physical condition. In any case we assure you our full support. Our personnel will assist you throughout your journey. In case you decide to have a companion; we will provide arrangements for accommodations, food and transportation for them at an added cost.
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  • Will my family and friend will be aware about my progress while my surgery is going on?

We will be in constant touch with the persons whom you have disclosed in your personal contact information and will provide them with regular updates on your health. Upon doctor’s approval, we will facilitate conference call with your contact persons.

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  • What happens if something goes wrong?
As with all medical procedures, there is the possibility that medical outcomes may not be optimal. We will assist you in getting the right answers for your questions. If you still feel unhappy you have a right to redressal through local legal process.