Medical Tourism

As waiting lists grow longer and the cost of surgery skyrockets, many Canadians are turning to a growing trend in the travel world: medical tourism.

Imagine this scenario: you jet off to a tropical, exotic destination, and, just a week later, return home with that perfect set of teeth you never thought you could afford. Or, you've shaved a few years off your appearance with a face- lift. This is the new reality in global travel, and it’s not just cosmetic surgery that’s becoming popular.  From hip surgery to multiple bypasses, tourists are able to combine holidays with healthcare, thanks to affordable overseas prices.  

Thailand is one such destination that is becoming very popular for its world-class medical holidays. For example, Bangkok’s Bumrungrad Hospital looks more like a five-star hotel than a medical facility, with more than 500 doctors, most with international training.

The hospital has state-of-the-art technology, and treatment costs about one-eighth what it does in the United States. According to a report on CBS’ 60 Minutes news program, Bumrungrad is the No. 1 international hospital in the world. The hospital prides itself on its first-class medical care, which it can offer so cheaply because everything is cheaper in Thailand, particularly labour and malpractice insurance. You can get just about any kind of treatment, from chemotherapy to plastic surgery.

Here at Royal Travel, we can help you organize your “healthcare  holiday”, taking much of the worry out of what is normally a stressful situation. Call us for more information. 

    

Links to articles on Medical Tourism:

Newsweek - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15365149/site/newsweek/
60 Minutes - Vacation, Adventure And Surgery?
Pacific Rim - Vacation in Ward B

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