Chandigarh as a medical tourism destination

India is knows destination for medical tourism and cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Gujarat are already attracting thousands of medical tourists annually. Chandigarh also know as the city beautiful is also getting popular as a medical tourism destination. Though foreign national have recently started to visit this place for various medical procedures, there is a long history of NRI Punjabi's getting treated here in Chandigarh while they visit India to meet the family members, to attend some weddings etc or a vacation trip.

Recently the city administration has also started to promote medical tourism. There are various public and private hospitals and clinics in Chandigarh with state of the art technology and highly skilled doctors and surgeons. Chandigarh is a city free from pollutions, crowd and traffic jams. Also it is very near to tourist places like Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Leh etc. Medical tourist can get treated and visit nearby places if medical condition allows them to do so. Even in Chandigarh there are lots of tourist attraction places.

What Chandigarh has to offer to the medical tourists:

Chandigarh is a planned city, with lots of greenery. Making it a best place for treatment. The incidents of crime are very rare here as compared to other metros etc. So medical tourist are safe. Cost are one of the major advantages of getting treated in Chandigarh. Various procedures here could cost up-to 80% less as compared to the costs in US, UK, Australia etc. To summarize here is what Chandigarh offers as a medical tourism hub:

• Discounted medical care
• JCI accredited hospitals like Fortis, Chaitanya, Grewal Eye care
• Easier Medical visa 
• Easy connectivity by Air, Rail and Road
• Experienced and English speaking staff
• No waiting 

In Chandigarh you can get all kinds of latest medical facilities like Spine surgery, Dental Implants, Hair Care, Skin Care, Cancer Treatment, Hip Replacement, Infertility treatment, Surrogacy, Thyroidectomy etc.

I hope you like this post. In case you are looking for treatment abroad, I'd like to suggest that you read questions to ask before seeking a medical trip here. This is a must read post for every medical tourists.

In case you've any experience with treatment in Chandigarh. Please share your story and we'd be happy to post about it.

Japan the new attraction for Medical Tourists

Japan may soon be one of the top medical tourism destinations in the world. People behind the medical and health care industry are very committed towards the growth of medical tourism in the country also known as "Land of the Rising Sun".

Japan is already a top tourist’s destination and given the fact the country offers great quality medical care facilities. In the recent past Japan has received majority of medical tourists from Asia and this is the main reason the Japanese government is taking some positive steps to promote the medical tourism in Japan and attract tourists for medical treatment in Japan.  Heavy inflow of medical tourists in other Asian countries like India, Thailand, and Singapore etc is also the main reason that Japan Government is serious about promoting medical tourism in the country.

Steps taken by Japan Government to promote medical tourism

Japanese government has already taken some steps that are need to attract people t chose Japan while considering health care r medical treatment abroad. Here are some main steps taken:

• Flexible Visa rules for medical tourists:  Time of medical travelers visa has been extended double the normal traveler visa i.e. anyone visiting the country for medical purpose can stay in the country for six month to get treatment
• Certification & Accreditation of hospitals and clinics: This is a clever and planned step I’d say. Since quality of medical care and hygiene is the main concern among the patients. If hospitals and clinics are certified by the government or a certifying body that would gain the confidence f medical tourists.
• Online Marketing: Launching of website and promotion over search engines and social networks is being done heavily.
• Medical Tourism Packages: Packages always help; various medical packages have been developed to attract people for treatment in Japan.
• Promote English Language
• Availability of Translators at hospital
• Provide accommodation in hospital with non-Japanese & vegetarian food etc.
• Target 2020: Japan has set the target to be the number one medical tourism destination by the year 2020 with more than 400,000
• Limit raised for medical schools: Previously  only a few students can get themselves enrolled for medical education in Japan, this limit has been raised recently keep in view the medical tourism 2020 target, Japan government has set up.

What Japan has to offer as a medical tourism destination?

It’s hard for Japan to compete on price with other Asian countries like India, Thailand etc. However Japan has got some edge in medical technology that the country can consider a major plus point to attract patients. Here are some unique things Japan offers to its medical tourists:

• Japan is world’s cancer specialists: Doctors in Japan are highly skilled for treatment of various kinds of caners. Radiotherapy and regenerative medicine is considered to be the specialty of Japanese doctors.
• Some high tech medical services are not available in developing nations. Japan can capitalize on this.

 

Hope medical tourism industry in Japan will meet the set targets and benefits not only Japan but people in developed nations like China, USA, Russia who find medical care very costly in the respective home nations.

Question to ask before seeking a medical trip

Are you considering medical trip abroad as you find treatment abroad to be cost effective solution for your health situation. It’s a good thing that you understand the benefits of medical tourism. However given the benefits of treatment abroad this industry has become very lucrative and almost each country is trying to attract medical travelers. Thus it’s very much likely that you can fall into bad hands thus making medical trip a nightmare.

Now question arises how to choose the right hospital, doctor and country for treatment abroad? One must research all the option available and then shortlist one carefully. Before you think of final a country for medical tourism consider following pointers:

• Distance: Check you how much your medical condition allows you to travel and what the transport condition is in the destination country? If both these conditions satisfies you then you can proceed and check out other factors.
  
  
• Language: Does the staff understand English or your native language. In case the staff is non-English speaking then you must ask the hospital if they have or can arrange some translators for you. Until and unless you have very clear communication with your doctor, treatment can be lethal.
  
  
• Certifications: Certification and accreditation by national and international bodies gives the confidence that the hospital follows and maintains a standard in hygiene and patient care. Always select an internationally accredited hospital.
  
  
• Doctor’s qualifications: It’s very important that the doctors are highly qualified and highly experienced. It’s more than welcome if the doctor is trained or has practices in western countries.
  
  
• Hospital Specialty: Every hospital is specializes in an area it’s not worth if you go for kidney treatment in a hospital specialized for bariatric surgery.
  
  
• Mode of payments: Do the hospital accept payment in cash or in electronic form.
  
  
• Testimonials: Seek the testimonials of other foreign patients.
  
  
• Legal issues: Check for any legal issues etc. E.g. in case of surrogacy you may have to know in advance what legal process are involved and do the hospital or clinic provide any assistance with this.
  
  
• Length of Stay: How long are you required to stay and what’s the quality of hospital accommodation? Do hospital allow for stay of someone accompany the patient etc.
  
  
• Success Rate: Compare the success rate of doctor and hospital for the procedure with others in the same or other country.
  
  
• Post treatment care: Are there any follow up treatment, consultation required and is the costs already covered on not.

I hope this will help you and prove to be a better guide in selecting the right destination, hospital and doctors for your medical trip.

In case of any further help, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Medical Tourism in Brazil - Brazil Medical Tourism

Medical tourism in Brazil is growing slowly. Brazil like other medical tourism destinations offers low cost medical treatment due to lower value of Brazilian currency against US dollar. Lower cost of living is also a major contributor in this.

The health care system in Brazil is one of the largest in worlds compromising of more than 16000 health clinics, hospitals, and medical centers. According to an estimate by Brazil health care country consist of around 2 lakh health care professionals. Most popular procedure among medical tourists visiting Brazil includes cosmetic and plastic surgery. If you are looking for cosmetic or plastic surgery, abroad then Brazil is one of the best and cheapest option for you to consider.

Quality of health care system in Brazil can be realized from the fact that you can find JCI and JCAHO accredited hospital in Brazil. You can also enjoy some of the natural wonders in Brazil.

Medical Tourism Guidance

Medical tourism in on the rise and gven the increase in cost of health care for uninsured people it will increase more rapidly. I've created this blog to help people in getting a pleasurable medical trip abroad. I hope my 2+ years of experience in Medical tourism industry will help many people in getting perfect treatment abroad.