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Frequenty Asked
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What is Medical Tourism? |
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| What are the benefits of having a medical procedure done in an offshore country that offers medical tourism? |
| Why the India? |
| How good are specialists and physicians in the India? |
| What are the benefits of choosing the Chettinad Hospital? |
| Why should I travel halfway across the globe for a healthcare procedure? |
| What procedures are Chettinad Hospital specialists known for? |
| What information do I need to make a medical appointment? |
| Do I need to bring my documents or records? |
| Can my HMO pay for my medical procedure? |
| How will I be billed? |
| How is Chettinad Hospital able to offer medical services at prices far lower than their corresponding costs in other countries? |
| What guarantee do I have that Chettinad Hospital specialists hold high qualifications? |
| Is Chettinad Hospital HIPAA-compliant? |
| Do Chettinad Hospital doctors have U.S. Board certifications? |
| Can Chettinad Hospital doctors give me the focused medical attention that my own family doctor can provide? |
| Will there be cultural differences that I will have to bridge at Chettinad Hospital? |
| Can Chettinad Hospital quickly and accurately access my electronic records? |
| How is Chettinad Hospital management particularly equipped to handle medical tourism? |
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What is
Medical Tourism?
Medical tourism is also known as medical travel or health tourism and
refers to a rapidly-growing practice of Americans, Europeans and other
citizens of developed countries traveling to another country to obtain
health care or services at far lower costs.
Some common medical procedures outsourced
by Medical Tourists are complex specialized surgeries such as joint
replacement (knee/hip), cardiac surgery, dental surgery, and cosmetic
surgeries. Most often, such medical journeys include leisure and travel. |
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What are the benefits of having a medical
procedure done in an offshore country that offers medical tourism?
Cost
is clearly the most important reason that patients travel many miles for
a medical procedure. Most of these outsourced procedures are done in
Hospital at other countries at a fraction of what they will cost
in U.S. or European Hospital. |
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Why India?
Simply,
high quality care at low costs. The India has a huge pool of competent
doctors, nurses, physical therapists and other medical health
practitioners, with world-class skills. The country’s best Hospital are
as well-equipped as Hospital in Western countries. |
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How good
are specialists and physicians in the India?
On
the whole, Indian doctors have skills that are at par, or that even
exceed, those of their Western counterparts. The country’s medical
school curricula are tougher than those of other Asian countries. |
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What
are the benefits of choosing the Chettinad Hospital?
Chettinad Hospital in Chettinad Health City is a
one-stop medical center that has over 600 beds and a growing number of
centers of excellence. Our doctors and nurses count among the best in india & abroad, and many of them trained in prestigious Hospitals and medical
schools in the U.S., Europe and other countries. |
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Why should I travel halfway across the globe for a healthcare procedure?
Because it is worth it. First, you will save a lot of money—procedures
at Chettinad cost a fraction of what they cost in your country. Second, clinical results match international standards. Moreover,
your overall healing experience is guaranteed in Chettinad whose people
genuinely warm, caring and hospitable. |
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Chettinad specialists are known to be some of the world’s best. We are
known for these specialties: Cardiology, Cardiovascular & Thoracic
Surgery, Diabetology, Endocrinology, In Virto Fertilisation, Knee and
Hip replacement, Liver Transplant, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neuro surgery
Pulmonology, Renal Transplantation, Robotic Surgery, Spine Surgery,
Surgical Gastroentrology, Urology, Vascular Surgery, plastic & cosmetic surgery. |
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Prepare your personal information, such as your current address, phone
number and employer. Also organize your health information—all matters
pertaining to your condition, your medical records, the medications
you are taking and information regarding your HMO and other medical
insurance benefits. Plan your payment arrangements beforehand. |
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Yes, you need to bring all your documents and
records. Just as you would when you take a vacation, you need to bring
with you your passport and other personal identification. Also bring
all your health information, all matters pertaining to your condition,
your medical records, the medications you are taking and information
regarding your health insurance. |
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You will need to check with your HMO regarding the medical organisations they tieup with. |
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Like in most Hospital, when you are admitted you are asked to pay a
percentage of your room charges. You have to inform the Admitting
department if you intend to use your HMO or other insurance, or if
your employer will pay for your medical bills. We accept cash, bank
transfers and payment through major credit cards. |
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Chettinad Hospital is able to offer medical services at prices
far lower than what they will cost in other country Hospital mainly
because of the currency difference between the two countries, and the
lower cost of living. That you pay much less than you would in the
other country, does not mean that the quality of these procedures is
compromised. |
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Training
procedures at Chettinad Hospital are considered the standard in the
country and in Asia. Training at this hospital is one of the most
sought-after programs among medical school graduates, and not only
those from the Indians. Even the interns and residents who may visit
you as part of their training are licensed doctors. More, most of our
specialists trained at prestigious medical institutions in the U.S.,
Europe or other parts of the world. |
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No. We will be soon HIPAA compliant. |
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Yes. Most of our doctors are certified with the boards of various
specialties, not only in the U.S., but in Europe, Japan and Singapore
as well. |
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Definitely yes, and more. At Chettinad Hospital, you get more than
just a doctor to attend to you, but a team of highly qualified and
experienced physicians. As soon as you are admitted, we assign this
team to your care. This team is led by a “Primary Attending Physician”
who is made responsible and in charge of your overall care. |
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Probably, but not very much. The Indians was once an British colony,
so most Indians speak English and have adapted modern, Westernized
dress, manners, figures of speech and ways of thinking. More
importantly, expect the hospital to be ruled by Western standards of
sanitation. |
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Yes. Chettinad Hospital electronic system is fully computerized. We
have one of the best comprehensive electronic health management
system. |
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Chettinad Hospital is now managed by a group that has founded
some of the most successful companies in the India. |
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To find out more write to us at
medicaltravel@chettinadhealthcity.com |
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