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Medical
travel in Mexico is becoming increasingly popular for a number of
reasons. The standard of service is as good as or better than your local
hospital, yet the cost is far less expensive and you get the
opportunity to visit and recuperate in tropical surroundings. However,
like any hospital or holiday, medical tourism is not without its mishaps,
so to ensure you have a positive experience in Mexico here are some
tips you should follow through before booking medical travel.
Research the hospital
Medical travel is a little different to your average holiday and you want to ensure that nothing goes wrong. But it is also quite natural for patients to feel some apprehension
therefore by thoroughly researching the medical facility where you will
receive your treatment you will avoid the stress and it will give you
peace of mind.
Read reviews left by other patients on online travel sites such as TripAdvisor
and see what other people are saying about their experience, the
professionalism of the hospital staff and the standard of the equipment
used in the hospital. To give some measure against the
information you find, the majority of medical facilities in Mexico use
state of the art equipment, are extremely clean and employ English
speaking staff.
Questions to ask before booking medical travel
When enquiring about medical travel you want to make sure
that the agency and medical facility you use are going to provide you
with everything you require. Some medical procedures can be very
stressful so you need to ensure that the travel package caters for your
every need so that you have nothing to worry about other than the
success of the operation.
You need to know that the procedure you need can be
performed, how long it takes, what experience the doctor has and what
aftercare you will receive. Bear in mind that aftercare is often essential after a medical procedure and you should expect it to be included in the package.
Accommodation is important on any holiday and you will want
to know what facilities there are at the hospital. This may be crucial
to your recuperation process depending on the type of surgery you have
undertaken. Ideally you want to be accommodated in a quiet, peaceful
hotel preferably with a spa.
Keep your doctor in the know
Before you have any surgery it is always best to tell your
GP – especially if you are considering medical travel overseas. It is
advisable to consult with your local doctor to ask his opinion about
medical travel and for him to confirm you are safe to travel. Keeping
your doctor up-to-date with your medical history also allows him or her
to prepare for any post-treatment care once you return home. You also
need to ask your doctor for a copy of your medical records to take with
you.
To avoid unnecessary stress it is also a good idea to
prepare our documents ahead of your journey. Make sure your passport is
still valid and apply for visa. Take photocopies of each and keep them
separate. You may also need a valid driving license. Follow this advice and you will enjoy a successful medical travel experience.
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