Medical tourism has been growing rapidly in India and has made it a top global destination for its low cost and superior medical treatment. Millions of international patients prefer India for medical treatment every year, because they want the best treatment, the convenience of an English an speaking medical system and in order to save money, with India being one of the lowest cost medical destinations in the world. This blog post will discuss the pros and cons of medical tourism in India and how it can be the best destination for medical tourism.
What is Medical Tourism?
Medical tourism is the process of traveling to another country to get the best medical treatment at lower costs with no waiting time. Many patients from the US, UK, Africa, the middle east and Europe prefer India for treatements in Cancer, Organ Transplant, Cardiac surgery, Orthopaedic sugery , IVF fertility treatment and many more.
Advantages of Medical Tourism in India:
1. Medical Expenses are 60-90% cheaper than most countries: The main reason why people come to India is that the cost of medical treatment in India is much lower than in developed countries and still follow international quality standards with the latest equipment such as Robotic Surgeries etc.
2. Top Quality Hospitals with Good Technology Many hospitals in India are international accredited with the latest equipment and good infrastructure.
3. Very skilled doctorsIndian doctors are some of the most skilled doctors in the world and are renowned for their expertise and conduct complex procedure. Many doctors are trained or have worked in the US, UK or Europe.
Medical Tourism in India is very popular among patients from all over the world. It is a top destination for its quality, price and convenience.
In India, healthcare system is fluent in English, reducing misunderstandings & improve patient confidence.
Minimal waiting time is another reason for traveling patients in India compared to other developed countries.
However, following are the cons of traveling patients to India for getting medical treatment:
Traveling & distance from home, follow up treatment is the biggest problem for the patients who are traveling to India.
Cultural adjustment is also another con of getting medical treatment in India, though most hospitals provide international patient support services.
Following are the reasons for which India is the best destination for the patients:
➡️ India has affordable and transparent treatment costs.
➡️ The healthcare providers in India are skilled and English speaking.
➡️ The hospitals in India are advanced and well equipped with no waiting period.
➡️ The medical treatment in India is less expensive compared to the other developed countries.
➡️ Indian government support for medical tourism by providing medical visa to the patients within 48 -72 hours.
HOW IS PRYMACARE TOURISMO DIFFERENT
PrymaCare Tourismo is run by two Corporate professionals with over 30 years of experience each. Their effort is to provide world class services to patients and attendants and to alter the way the healthcare industry operates.
The model of PrymaCare Tourismo is unique and it does not charge patients anything (no hidden costs). The patient pays directly to the hospital for the treatment and directly to the Guest house for stay etc. The main goal of PrymaCare Tourismo is to find the best doctor/hospital fit for the type of ailment that the patient wants to be treated for with the best possible outcomes. The job of PrymaCare Tourismo is paid for by the hospitals/clinics.
PrymaCare staff spends 2-3 days with the patient/attendant to familiarise them with the hospital, the doctors, the city and ensure that they are completely comfortable. The team is also just a phone call away in case of any further help required.
The standard operating procedure of PrymaCare Tourismo is as follows:
➡️ Pick up from airport and drop to airport
➡️ Get the patient/attendant an Indian sim card with adequate data and talk time
➡️ Download the following apps on their phone
I. Uber for local transport
ii. Blinkit for grocery delivery in 15 mins
iii. Zomato for cooked food delivery in 30-45 mins
iv. Amazon for purchasing any items they want to buy.
v. After treatment, PrymaCare Tourismo arranges for any further alternative care such as yoga, naturopathy, physiotherapy etc.
vi. The team also arranges for any local or outstation visits etc.
Conclusion
In conclusion, medical tourism in India is the best option for the patients as it provide perfect balance between the cost and the quality of the medical service. India has well experienced doctors and English speaking medical staff. They also have government support to provide medical visa to the patients. This makes India a best option for medical tourism for patients.
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website - www.prymacaretourismo.com
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