|
|
Planning a Medical Tourism Trip and Scheduling Surgery Abroad |
 |
 |
 |
|
Written by pinoydental
|
|
Friday, 27 May 2011 07:45 |
|
Planning a Medical Tourism Trip and Scheduling Surgery Abroad by Stuart Ben
Having surgery close to home isn't such an obvious option anymore, not in this small global village we live in today. The medical tourism phenomena is gaining momentum as more and more patients are traveling across national borders, hundreds and even thousands of miles away from their home country, to undergo different kinds of surgery.
{mosgoogle} This hasn't started in one day. People have been traveling for medical care for centuries, however the modern practice has begun in the 1980's and picked up at the beginning of the new century. More and more patients realized that with the new means of communication, one can save a lot of money they do not have and schedule inexpensive medical treatments in another country for a much lower price, without compromising on medical standards. Today this booming industry is showing steady increases in traveling medical tourists every year.
So how does one get started and where does one begin. Well, it usually starts at your doctor, with the diagnosis or when a patient decides they want to go through elective surgery (cosmetic surgery, weight loss surgery, dental implants, laser eye surgery etc.). When a patient receives the news he needs surgery, or decided he want to undergo a certain procedure, the process will begin - as they must decide if they want to explore the option of having it done abroad.
Once they have decided, usually an online search will begin. There are basically three ways to do this: on your own, with the help of a medical tourism facilitator or the third and final option, the combination of both. If you decide to do it on your own or with help, there are a few things you must remember to check.
The first thing you will want to check will be the destination Country you are considering undergoing treatment in. You probably have a region you prefer traveling too (Americans may prefer Mexico while Europeans will prefer traveling to Eastern Europe) and will want to examine political climates of the countries you are considering, making sure that you receive medical treatment in a safe and pleasant environment.
At the same time you will want to begin checking out hospitals in the preferred region. Patient should check potential hospital's specialty and focus, their results in the designated field and accreditations. It is important to know as much as possible on the medical center you will be operated in.
Potential doctors and surgeons is another aspect patients must enquire about. Patients should not travel for miles across national borders just to settle for a mediocre surgeon. Patients should seek for doctors with rich experience in the field of the designated procedure and check the doctor's record in the specific surgery. It should be known that another good measure for doctors is the recognition they have medical world and from their peers.
Another good criterion to look into is the Clinical Trial aspect. The numbers of clinical trials doctors take part of or hospitals manage and conduct are a good sign of medical standards, as the higher the number the better.
All this information can be hard to take in and manage at once, that is why there are professional medical tourism facilitators that lead patients through this process. It is often recommended to turn to a known company, if not for the actually scheduling of a procedure than for help and guidance as all the information can overwhelm patients.
For more information and readings about Medical Tourism Information: TicketMed : Medical Tourism.
Article Source: U Publish Articles
|
|
Last Updated on Friday, 27 May 2011 08:06 |
|
Bearing With The Teeth Whitening Cost |
|
|
|
|
Written by Francis Jason Binayao
|
|
Thursday, 27 January 2011 03:08 |
|
Bearing With The Teeth Whitening Cost
By Francis Jason Binayao
It is said that the greatest things in the world are those that are offered for free. Why so? The answer is simple: because you don't have to spend money. Sarcasm aside, the economic downfall of many industries these days led to a hefty increase in the price of goods and commodities including labor costs and services. These things are applicable to almost all entities including that of the dental sector, which will be the main topic of this article: teeth whitening cost (to be more specific).
Teeth whitening procedures are so popular these days that a lot of small companies, even those not having dentists are sprouting here and there to cater to the huge profitable market. Procedures like gel whitening, laser bleaching, strips, tray fittings and using home kits are just among the most common ones available. Many argue that these cosmetic procedures are useless and are just used for vanity purposes. Still, many disagree and bank on the fact that having a good sparkly set of teeth boosts their self confidence and thus, making them feel more at ease in their daily dealings.
Cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening, cost more or less depending on the type of procedure opted for and where you are getting that kind of procedure. Let us then discuss the actual costs or prices of each. In the Philippines where labor is a bit cheaper, the home kits would still be the cheapest ones available amounting to about as low as Php400.00 or about $10 to as high as about Php3000.00 or about $70. Visits to dental clinics for actual teeth whitening procedures that include those mentioned above or a combination of them would range from about Php6,500 (approx.$150) to Php15,000(approx.$350). In other countries like the UK or the US, the teeth whitening cost is more expensive. Laser light applications would range from $1000 to $2000 while BriteSmile and Gel Tray applications would both amount to around $470 to $1000 respectively. Deep bleaching can be a bit cheaper costing only about $800 per session (and usually it takes only 1 session). Of course strips still would rank the cheapest among all these but more or less, these are the common ranges of tooth whitening costs. With combination of these and the rise and fall of dental supplies, the price may also vary accordingly.
Hopefully this article has helped a lot in your research. Remember to always take good care of your teeth.
Teeth whitening cost a bit more if you do not know where to get the best deals at cheaper prices.
To find out more of these great deals, visit our site at www.avgteethwhiteningcost.org
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Francis_Jason_Binayao
http://EzineArticles.com/?Bearing-With-The-Teeth-Whitening-Cost&id=5668602
|
|
Last Updated on Friday, 27 May 2011 08:08 |
|
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >>
|
|
Page 5 of 13 |
Articles