Medical Tourism- An overview

A person going abroad for treatment refers to Medical Tourism. Costly medical treatments, lack of quality doctors, and medical facilities are the main reason why people leave their country to seek treatments abroad. In the past mainly people went to developed  European and North American countries for their treatment but in recent years this scenario has changed a lot. Medical Tourists now flock to developing countries such as India for their treatments. 

For the past 4-6 years India is emerging as one of the most important medical tourism destinations around the globe. Medical Tourists from various countries such as Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Yemen, Iraq, Maldives, Sudan, and the even USA visits India for Treatments.  More than 50% of medical tourists to India are from Bangladesh. Have you ever wondered why so many medical tourists visit India?

Let us have a close look at the main reasons why India is experiencing a steady growth in medical tourism:-

⇒   The cost of treatment in India is much lower than in the developed countries of Europe and North America. Moreover, you can get a medical visa to India faster and in a hassle-free way.

⇒   India has world-class doctors and uses the latest technology for surgeries and other medical needs as most of the hospitals in India now use robots to perform critical surgery. According to reports, India has 600 globally and nationally acclaimed hospitals that provide top-class treatment.

⇒   You can get doctor’s appointments quickly in India as compared to Western Countries. In countries such as Canada and the USA, the wait time to get a doctor’s appointment is longer compared to India.

⇒   Most of the doctors, nurses, staff, and guides can speak fluent English so it’s easier for the patients to co-relate with them.

⇒   To add the cherry on top India is a very beautiful country. You can also get an opportunity to explore some amazing destinations in India besides receiving treatment.

Now, suppose you are from India’s neighboring country Bangladesh and you want to come to India for your senior loved one’s treatment. There are elder care services in Kolkata that can arrange your visit to India for treatment purposes. Let, us have a close look at how elder care services in Kolkata provide medical tourism facilities:

♦   The elder care services in Kolkata will provide a customer service coordinator who will start with an online conversation and guide you with the whole medical visa application process. After your visa is approved the coordinator will help you with booking air tickets and other important travel requirements such as travel insurance, currency exchange, etc.

♦   Pick–up facility will be provided from the airport. The Elder Care Service will arrange all the necessary things like doctors, hotels, and guest houses for your stay. They will arrange hospitals nearby your hotel or guest house to ensure you are comfortable A travel assistant will be assigned for you who will accompany you and your senior loved one to hospitals and other places and cities that you may need to visit if required and will be in touch with doctors on regular basis to keep a track of the progress of the treatment.

♦   The Elder Care Service will also arrange some city sightseeing tours.

♦  They will also provide a drop-off facility at the airport after your senior loved ones complete their treatment course in India.

♦  Last but not least they keep in touch with the patients through online conversation after the patients return home after their treatment.

This blog will help you understand what is medical tourism and how elder care services provide medical tourism facilities that you can avail for your senior loved one to make him/her healthy and comfortable.