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Guide to medical tourism: How to compare different providers

The bottom line is to choose a provider/company/surgeon that you trust and feel most comfortable with.  If the people you are dealing with seem unsympathetic or impatient with your questioning then take that as a sign and go elsewhere.  As a paying customer, it is the patient’s right to ask as much as they want to establish whether or not to go ahead with a procedure.
 
Whether you are dealing with a provider directly or going through a broker be sure to address ALL of your questions and concerns beforehand, and to get a firm estimate/assessment of costs and scheduling – you won’t want to deal with these issues after your procedure so be prepared, and don't be caught off guard.  
 
Every company has a different policy regarding the length of stay.  The ideal length of stay will ensure that there are no complications and that the patient can come back home safely and without surprises.  Choosing a company which offers holiday packages can be advantageous but should not distract from the main objective which is the surgery itself.  Equally, hospitals or individual surgeons won’t be as adept at organizing the logistics of travel or accommodation so if you’re not a seasoned traveler it might be advisable to go through a broker who takes care of both.
 
Remember it is perfectly natural to have some anxiety before a major operation/dentistry/cosmetic procedure whether you are having it done in the UK, or abroad, but doing so in a foreign country will raise concerns about safety so ensure you do your research, ask questions and then ask some more until you feel confident that you are in good hands.  If you are happy with the answers given, if you have done all the essential checking of the policy, verified their qualifications and credentials (as advised in this guide), feel comfortable about having the procedure in your chosen country and have done all your calculations so you know exactly what is involved in the cost and feel confident about the surgeon’s abilities then you have probably found the right provider for your procedure.
 
But if you have any doubts at all at this stage, voice them with the relevant people, or go to another provider.
 

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We run an independent survey of medical tourism prices, compiled from price information from 108 clinics, hospitals and healthcare providers in 30 countries. You can compare prices for cosmetic surgery, elective surgery (such as hip, knee and eye) and dental treatment abroad.