A medical tourism facilitator takes care of all the details of a patient’s medical tourism trip. A good facilitator that is efficient, and plans adequately prevents you from dealing with all the stressful, time-consuming tasks that are involved in the process. We basically facilitate the flow of information and the arrangements of services between patients and the medical services providers. Some of these services may include flights, lodging, tours & sightseeing, transportation, and passports/visas. Using a medical facilitator prevents patients from contacting medical service providers which can be difficult because of language barriers, not being able to reach the provider when you want, higher quotes, longer waiting periods, or not knowing if the provider is properly certified or accredited under the highest international standards of medical care. Here is a step-by-step average medical tourism process from beginning to end. Some parts of the medical tourism process don’t apply to all patients depending on the type of procedure that you choose.
- Contact us by submitting a request through our website: www.UniversalMedicalTravel.com or send an email to Info@UniversalMedicalTravel.com & receive a reply within 24-48 hours
- Client is sent a patient information form to collect basic information and request medical history
- A patient care coordinator will be assigned to the client to discuss their healthcare needs, find the right medical provider, and to help choose a destination
- Patient information form submitted to doctor for review to determine the appropriate care (Patients medical information is transferred securely between the facilitator and the doctor)
- Client receives doctor’s initial consultation, and a cost estimate for the procedure
- Patient coordinator will schedule Virtual Consultation with the doctor and the patient *(Optional)*
- Client makes deposit payment for medical procedure
- Patient coordinator schedules surgery, and collaborates with patient to plan travel arrangements. Apply for Visa/Passport if needed
- Patient departs to destination for medical tourism procedure
- Patient arrives at destination, is picked up at the airport, and transferred to hotel (Translation services available)
- Patient engages in tours and sightseeing *(optional)*
- Patient arrives at the hospital for Preoperative examinations; Interpreter services available to accompany patient if necessary
- Patient meets with surgeon and undergoes procedure
- Patient recovers at hospital while in touch with patient coordinator, family, and friends
- Patient is discharged to a beautiful hotel or recovery retreat
- Patient visits with doctor for post-surgery evaluation
- Patient is taken to airport for departure flight
- Patient care coordinator monitors patient recovery process and does follow ups after patient arrives home
- Successful outcome and Happy Client!
- Our goal is to make sure that all patients have a successful medical tourism experience!
