The Medical Tourism Association, an industry trade group, offers a few tips for patients thinking about going to another country for treatment, Here are points they say medical tourists should consider:
Doctors, many of whom have been educated and trained in the United States and United Kingdom, should be accredited.
Facilities hospitals, clinics, etc. should also be accredited by the Joint Commission International. JCI works with health care organizations, governments, and international advocates to promote rigorous standards of care and provide solutions for achieving peak performance.
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Patients can reach out to a medical tourism facilitator who is skilled in arranging for package deals that include travel accommodations, lodging, transfer of medical records and doctor and facility connections, and procedures and treatments.
American doctors are also a good source for referrals to doctors and facilities in Mexico.
Some of the Americans receiving medical care in Mexico are retirees. About 1.5 millions have retired to Mexico, the association estimates. For as little as $250 a year, they are able to receive medical care with no deductibles, low cost x-rays, eyeglasses, dental work, and free prescription medicines.
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