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Medical Tourism in India
Frequently Asked Questions
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What exactly is Medical Tourism or Health Tourism?
Why should one choose India for medical treatments or surgery?
Is the cost difference good enough to make flying all the way to India worthwhile?
Are air tickets included in Indian Holiday medical tourism packages?
How much can I possibly end up saving?
How is it that medical care is cheaper in India? Are medical standards low?
Do the hospital staff and representatives of Indian Holiday speak English?
I don’t speak English. Can Indian Holiday provide me language assistance?
I need to know more about Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. How do I go about it?
What role does Indian Holiday perform in the process of medical tourism?
How will tourism and medical attention blend in my medical tourism package?
How long do I have to stay in India once my treatment is over? Is it possible to go home immediately?
How can Indian Holiday help those who need urgent attention?
Is personalized attention from the doctors assured?
What are the accommodation options for my companion while I get treated?
What if I change my mind about the treatment on arrival?
What kind of help can I expect in case I don’t have a companion to take care of me?
How should I proceed in order to get treatment in India through Indian Holiday?
What about medical insurance? Will I get reimbursed if I get treatment from India?
Can follow-up be arranged after I go back home?
Q: What exactly is Medical Tourism or Health Tourism?
A: Medical tourism or health tourism is the combination of travel and the pursuit of health. Patients, particularly those from developed nations travel to other countries with cheaper healthcare facilities so that they can be cured of diseases and explore the nation thereafter. It is also known as health or wellness tourism.
Q: Why should one choose India for medical treatments or surgery?
A: India is second to none and its hospitals boast of equipments and infrastructure that is equivalent to the best healthcare service providers in the world. Indi’s USP as far as medical tourism is concerned is economically priced treatments. These treatments are especially cheap for the price at which the medical expertise is offered. Indian doctors are considered among the best in the world and their hands have healed many across the globe. A vast variety of surgeries are also done here. Medical tourism in India thus enables you to explore a fabulous nation, recover in private hospitals, and go back home to use your savings on whatever you desire.
Q: Is the cost difference good enough to make flying all the way to India worthwhile?
A: You will discover that the cost difference for a large number of treatments and surgeries that it is sure to make up for your air ticket. Your medical treatment including your airfare will cost much cheaper than just the price of your treatment in many western nations. Medical tourism as such serves a dual purpose and you can explore India before or after the treatment.
Q: Are air tickets included in Indian Holiday medical tourism packages?
A: We at Indian Holiday do not include air tickets in our medical tourism packages. As it is air travel tickets work out to be much cheaper if purchased within the country of the commencement of journey than those purchased from outside the country. We would advise you to get in touch with your local agent for the same. However, if you still wish Indian Holiday to make the arrangements for the same for you, we will be happy to be of help.
All other costs are covered in the package like transfers, hotel stay, meals, sightseeing, entry fees at tourist locales, and other such expenses. However, expenses of personal nature such as laundry and extra meals shall be borne by the individuals themselves.
Q: How much can I possibly end up saving?
A: By and large patients can save an average of 40-60% on their medical expenses when they choose India as their medical tourism destination. Procedures for obesity and cosmetic surgeries are particularly economical in India as compared to many nations in the west. Dental implant surgeries and cardiac procedures are also competitively priced.
Q: How is it that medical care is cheaper in India? Are medical standards low?
A: The difference in cost is not because of low standards of medical facilities but due to India being at a different stage economically. The costs for malpractice insurance and other related charges imposed on medical facility operators in western nations are much higher. It is but natural that the patients have to bear the burden of these costs. Medical professionals in developing nations such as India do not have to pay such enormous charges. The medical fee levied on patients is substantially reduced as a consequence.
Indian Holiday works in close coordination with the reputed Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, recognized by JCI (Joint Commission International) USA. The hospital offers first-rate facilities and boasts of a team of highly accomplished doctors. They use the same instruments, technology, and equipment for diagnosis and treatment used by the best hospitals in the west. Rest assured that you would not have to compromise on anything as high medical standards are observed by the hospital.
Q: Do the hospital staff and representatives of Indian Holiday speak English?
A: Yes, the staff at the hospital and the tour guides are proficient in speaking English.
Q: I don’t speak English. Can Indian Holiday provide me language assistance?
A: You need not worry about any language concerns as Indian Holiday provides translators and interpreters so that your treatment, recovery and holiday make for a hassle free experience. However, do inform us before hand of your requirement.
Q: I need to know more about Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. How do I go about it?
A: We offer extensive information about the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and its branches all over the nation. Feel free to view doctor profiles on our site. Alternatively, you can email your queries to us and we’ll make sure they are answered at the earliest.
Q: What role does Indian Holiday perform in the process of medical tourism?
A: Indian Holiday acts as an intermediary between the patients and the hospital. While the treatment is looked after by the hospital we take care of the details like prescription medicines while you recover, discharge and other formalities, accommodation for your companion and you during your stay, car rentals, tour planning, and other such things.
Q: How will tourism and medical attention blend in my medical tourism package?
A: Based on the status of your condition you can opt for a pre or post treatment holiday. The treatment/ follow up with your physician or surgeon will be arranged accordingly. Our medical tourism packages are very flexible and you can customize them according to your specific needs.
Q: How long do I have to stay in India once my treatment is over? Is it possible to go home immediately?
A: The duration of the stay varies from case to case. Most doctors will request you to stay back for a short time for observations and follow-up visits to make sure you everything is in order. Your doctor can give you a fair idea as it depends on the kind of treatment you are require, the days you have at hand, and the places you wish to visit. So recuperate at ease and enjoy a fabulous Indian Holiday.
Q: How can Indian Holiday help those who need urgent attention?
A: Indian Holiday provides emergency services for patients who need immediate attention. For such patients we offer services such as ambulance pick up in case you need to go to the hospital directly from the airport. Indian Holiday will also make arrangements for registration at the hospital so that the required treatment begins at the earliest. In private hospitals such as Apollo, you do not have to go through unnecessary waiting time.
Q: Is personalized attention from the doctors assured?
A: Personalized attention as well as privacy is assured to the patients. The concerned doctors answer all your initial queries and interact with you at length once you arrive.
Q: What are the accommodation options for my companion while I get treated?
A: Your companion can choose from a variety of accommodation options while you recover. There are several hotels and guesthouses where we can arrange a stay for your companion where you may join him or her after treatment. A lot of hotels are located only a stone’s throw away from the hospitals. Moreover, many of the Apollo Hospitals are centrally located in major Indian cities.
Q: What if I change my mind about the treatment on arrival?
A: It is very rare that such a thing happens. However, if you do wish to cancel the trip after commencement, refund would be restricted to a limited amount and that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. We do not bear any responsibility to refund payments for unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and the like.
Also note that since the payments to the hospital are direct, no cancellation is levied on the same by Indian Holiday.
Q: What kind of help can I expect in case I don’t have a companion to take care of me?
A: We provide knowledgeable representatives to take care of all your needs and requirements. They are constantly with you while you interact with the doctors, undergo diagnostic tests and surgeries, and during convalescence as well. We can also make arrangements for nursing services at your hotel once you leave the hospital.
Q: How should I proceed in order to get treatment in India through Indian Holiday?
A: Please take a look at our medical process flowchart to fully understand the course of action.
Q: What about medical insurance? Will I get reimbursed if I get treatment from India?
A: Treatments at the Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals are covered by a number of health insurance providers all across the globe. These include Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, ALICO (American Life Insurance Company), International SOS and more.
Q: Can follow-up be arranged after I go back home?
A: You are give copies of all your medical documents. Reports and documents pertaining to observations and prescriptions can be conveyed to any doctor of your choice. We encourage you to keep your local physician updated about the proceedings of your medical trip.
Feel free to contact us in case you have any more questions and queries.
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