Would You Go Overseas for Surgery?
Wed, September 13, 2006 at 04:57AM Would you become a “medical tourist” and travel thousands of miles for bargain-price surgery? Lots of US people have done so, lured by the offers of surgical charges about ¼ to 1/5 of those charged in the USA . This may be the only way for some people to afford surgery if you have no health insurance. And many of the overseas hospitals set themselves up like a resort hotel, with spas, pools, Internet access, and the like. Often charges include travel costs, including a companion.
So what’s the catch? Quality of surgery shouldn’t be one – many of the hospitals have hired US or English-trained physicians. It’s just a matter of checking them out before you sign up. The qualifications of the surgical team are more important than the price.
Pick an accredited hospital. The US-based Joint Commission has accredited 90 hospitals in 20 countries. And a certified surgeon; the American Board of Medical Specialties has a list of physicians and surgeons practicing outside the USA . Or look for National Library of Medicine help on the Internet.
If in doubt, see if you can’t do better at home – your local regional hospital may be prepared to lower charges in case of hardship. Don’t be tempted by the thoughts of tropical breezes speeding your recovery.
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