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Medical Tourism is the term which refers to movement of people from one country to another in search cost effective and better Medical Treatment.
This term is buzzing for quite some time. With increased cost of Health care in developed countries and endless waiting time has pursuaded some of citizens to look towards countries like Thailand, India and Singapore for Affordable but world Class Treatment.
Importance and relevance of term ' Medical Tourism can be explained with following facts. In Canada, the number of procedures in 2005 for which people are waiting is 782,936 . Same is the situation with National Health Scheme of UK. Apart from that, there are many procedures which are not covered by Insurance Scheme or lot of Restrictions like choice of facility, etc is imposed.
In contrast, Countries like thailand and India is proven to heaven for those people who are looking for Relief from Agony and endless waiting. Due to high purchasing power of USD and GBP and lower Healthcare cost in these counties, all the procedures and Medical Treatments can be performed with a faction of cost ( upto 80 % Saving depending on procedures) and absolute No waiting at all.
Most of the hospitals in India and Thailand are JCI Accredited or have affliation with International Medical Bodies to ensure high level of Medical Standards.
To explore this opportunity, many Travel Agencies have started offering all Inclusive packages to International Travellers , which takes care of everything required ranging from Airport Transfers,Appointment with Doctors, Assistance in making selection of Hospitals for Treatment. Medical Specialised Companies ( Medical Tour Companies) has taken this task more seriously by providing Expert Guidance and Professional Services in this field. Companies like Medical Tourism promotion Group (Bestmedicalpackages) has built a team of experts who specialised in this field . Medical Tourism Promotion Group with string Reputation has been able to provide extra benefits and specialised Services , which are not available with other so called Medical Tour Operators.
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