Medical Tourism, Medical Travel

Medical tourism or medical travel is a growing phenomenon today and is simply the journey of persons from their home to seek medical treatment abroad, usually in countries that afford major advantages compared to what is offered at home and at the same time touring and experiencing sights and splendor of the country they are visiting. The cost of treatment can be as low as a quarter or even a 6th of the cost at home. It encompasses a wide spectrum of medical services. The idea of health and holiday that mixes fun and relaxation with elective surgery combined with healthcare and wellness is the best example of the proverbial phrase: killing two birds with one stone. Let us look at some of the reasons this trend is increasing.

First-world medical care at Third-world prices

The British and Canadians have taken advantage of medical opportunities outside of their country of residence for years, often to avoid the long wait or high cost of treatment at home. Medical travel gives the opportunity to anyone to get the highest quality dental surgery, elective medical surgery or cosmetic surgery, and other forms of medical treatment at a cost that they can afford.

The ranks of the uninsured keep rising. With over 40 million Americans not having medical insurance. The overloaded healthcare facilities coupled with the skyrocketing high cost of treatment in developed countries further fuels this trend. With the Republicans and Democrats still fighting over ‘Obama Care,’ this situation is far from being resolved.

India and Singapore as a destination for Healthcare

Through a large network of health and medical healthcare providers, India has made available to patients from all over the world, some of the most advanced healthcare treatment. These private institutions either meet or exceed the high standard of technological improvement, superior quality care, and medical accreditation common in the developed world. Today, relatively inexpensive surgeries are easily within reach, just a flight away.

Singapore health-care facilities:

recognized as being among the best in the world. In 2014 Bloomberg reported that Singapore overtook Hong Kong as having the most efficient health-care system. It has a solid reputation for state of the art technology coupled with unmatched medical expertise.