Medical tourism is where the healthcare services are sought and delivered outside of the home country of the customer, wherein people travel to other countries for medical, dental, and surgical care while at the same time they can experience a vacation and totally come into contact with the attractions of the country they are visiting. This new type of tourism has been increasing in demand as people living in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Europe are already well travelled. The new technology of Internet has also contributed to the acquisition of more reliable information of other parts of the world. A person from any part of the world can easily find superbly well trained doctors that perform the same procedures as doctors in, let’s say, the United States, at a fraction of the cost.
The reasons patients travel
for treatment vary. Many medical tourists from the United States are seeking
treatment at a fraction of the cost at home. From Canada, it is often people
who are frustrated by long waiting times. From Great Britain, the patient can't
wait for treatment by the National Health Service but also can't afford to see
a physician in private practice. Thus the health care system in these nations
is getting everyday more expensive with exorbitant prices and long lists for
patients to receive treatment. There is also the issue that a large percentage
of the population in countries such as the US and Canada has no health
insurance or receives minimal coverage. Cost savings of medical tourists are
enormous because international travel is more affordable and most important
because medical and surgical procedures cost a fraction of the prices.
For others, becoming a medical tourist is a chance to combine a tropical vacation with elective surgery.
And more patients are coming from poorer countries such as Bangladesh where treatment may not be available.
In India , medical tourism is growing rapidly. Many factors are bringing Medical tourists to New Delhi . The combination of scenic beauty, cultural diversity, strategic geographical position , excellent connectivity being the capital of the country….but most important of all, our medical professionals are well trained around the world, use the latest technologies and medications, and have earned a reputation of quality professionals . So India offers ,
Why does this cost
so much less?
The real question is why
are U.S./ Europe medical costs so high? India’s health care systems haven't
been overburdened by administrative costs the way U.S./Europe systems are.
Services for almost everything, anywhere in the world cost less than the
U.S./Europe not because they are cheap, but because US/Europe prices,
especially for health care, medications, etc., are inflated to cover expensive,
unseen and sometimes unnecessary costs and paperwork. Also the value of $1
USD/EURO buys more in India than US/Europe. Delhi - Capital of
India Delhi is the capital
city of India. It is one of India's fastest growing cities. It has sprawled
over the West Bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. The city has two
distinct parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi. Delhi is the most widely used entry
point into the country, being on the route of most major airlines. It is well
linked by rail, air and road to all parts of the country. The remains of seven
distinctive capital cities - among them Shahjahanabad and Qutub Minar - can be
seen. Here, museums, art galleries and cultural centers attract the finest
exhibitions. Delhi blends an historic
past and a vibrant present. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the
country. Legend has it that the Pandavas, the august heroes of the epic
Mahabharata, originally founded Delhi, then called Indraprastha, around 1200
B.C. Present day Delhi is built around the ruins of seven ancient cities.
Delhi- the commercial hub has many tourist attractions
to offer. Visit vibrant shopping complex of Connaught Place, Delhi Haat for
handicraft goods and delicious food bonanza. Pay a visit to Red Fort and Qutub
Minar to view the excellence of Mughal architecture. Or just drop in at Janpath- for buying a variety of
cheap and best items. If you are looking for spiritual peace, visit Lotus
temple, which is also famous for its marvellous architecture and heavenly
beauty. Take a stroll at Rajpath. Or pay a visit to India Gate and Rashtrapati
Bhawan for viewing monuments made during British era. Delhi - a canvas that reflects the complexities,
contradictions, beauty and dynamism of a city where the past co-exist with the
present. Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in the
architecture of its monuments. Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the
daily life of city have enriched its character. Exploring the city can be a
fascinating and rewarding experience... Some of the monuments in Delhi are …………. BAJAJ SPECIALIST CLINICS
Having trained extensively in the UK , Germany and
Australia , Dr Pushpinder Bajaj along with his staff provide world class
orthopaedic service to the patients . We have treated a large number of
Foreigners , Expatriates settled in India , members of their family from abroad
, tourists , and NRI’s and their families here in the last 8 years and have
performed a significant number of surgical procedures also .The Centre is on
the panel of most Diplomatic missions including the British , American , German
, Japanese , French ,Australian , Canadian , Pakistani , Libyan , Israel &
Brazil High Commissions . The list of patients treated here includes various
Diplomats and also the American , British , Australian , Japanese , New Zealand
high commissioners/Ambassadors .
These patients feel at ease here because both staff
and doctors speak perfect English. They also report that they have been treated
with utmost respect and feel the staff are genuinely interested in the person
as an individual instead of feeling like a number. These patients feel very
pleased with the treatment or procedure received , especially knowing that we
are accustomed to working with the same state of the art medical equipment and
technology used in the United States and Europe.
Coming to us direct rather than through a medical
Tourism operator is beneficial because of : Kindly go through these sites which will provide a
list of doctors empanelled with the Diplomatic missions in India .
Some of the common
procedures offered here are :
To give an idea of
prices , a Standard Knee Replacement costs about 3000 pounds here whereas in
the UK, a similar surgery using the same implants and medical consumables costs
around 10,000 pounds.
For any inquiries , you
may get in touch with us through email with as many medical details as possible
mentioning some dates and we will respond to you about the feasibility of the
procedure & a detailed travel itinerary with dates , cost , and give you
contact details of a reliable travel agent who will take care of your travel
arrangements . You do not need to make any payment to us before arrival but the
travel agent may require some pre payments depending on your needs .
All your medical record will be confidential with us
and not disclosed to any unauthorised party Precautions to be taken before travel : There are fewer regulations, regarding health in
India, applicable to foreign tourists. These regulations are more of the nature
of prevention than anything else. Do see the WHO website for international
travellers for further details
Yellow Fever
Any person (including infants) arriving by air or sea
without a certificate can be detained in isolation for a period up to 6 days if
arriving within six days of departing from an infected area or has been in such
an area in transit, or has come by aircraft which has been in an infected area
and has not been disinfected in accordance with Indian Aircraft (Public Health)
Rules, or those recommended by WHO. Various countries in Central and South
America and Africa are regarded as being infected, enquire at the concerned
Indian Mission for an up to date list. When a case of yellow fever is reported
from any country, that country is regarded by Government of India as infected
with yellow fever and is added to the above list. Malaria Malaria risk exists throughout the year in the
whole country excluding parts of the states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu &
Kashmir and Sikkim. No certificate is required, but a course of anti malaria
pills is recommended for all travellers to India. Protect yourself from insects by remaining in
well-screened areas, using repellents (applied sparingly at 4 hour intervals),
and wearing long sleeved shirts and long pants from dusk through dawn. Cholera
Travelers proceeding to countries that impose
restrictions for arrivals from India or from an infected area in India on
account of cholera are required to possess a certificate. In any case, an
inoculation against cholera is recommended. General Tips
Caution: This document is
not a complete medical guide for travellers to this region. Consult with your
doctor for specific information related to your needs and your medical history;
recommendations may differ for pregnant women, young children, and persons who
have chronic medical conditions.
