Medical Tourism. the practice of comfortably traveling abroad to have your medical procedure performed by highly qualified surgeons at some of the most advanced medical centers in the world…at a small fraction of the cost of care in the Europe, USA or Australia and Japan. More and more people are traveling abroad as an affordable, enjoyable, and safe alternative to having medical, dental, and cosmetic surgical procedures done in their home countries.
Why do people want to travel half way around the world to undergo medical procedures? The answer is simple. Affordable healthcare. Not to mention a little bit of leisure and peaceful recuperation in complete anonymity. Great exchange rates, tax free procedures, lower labor costs and lower running costs means the costs of medical procedures abroad are significantly lower and this equates to Incredible Savings.
Many of the most advanced medical facilities in the world exist outside of the United States, with specific programs carefully designed to attract international travelers such as your self. In fact, these hospitals have spent the last decade preparing for the explosive growth of medical tourism, specifically adhering to the same high standards that we in the United States have come to trust.
We will guide you, step-by-step, through the entire process. Within a short period of time, you will receive valuable assistance from us on how to help facilitate the planning of your medical medical holiday.
Once you have arrived in your destination, you are greeted at the airport by our Representative (bilingual host) who understands your language and wants to make certain that you are comfortable. Not long after your arrival and discovery of the finest accommodations you may have ever experienced, you are escorted to a world class medical facility, where you meet English-speaking, western-educated professionals who provide an initial examination and answer questions.
You will return at a predetermined date to receive your medical procedure as per your initial reservation and afterwards, recuperate in peace and quite and return home spending less money on your entire trip than you would have in your home country for the procedure alone.
South Seas Pharmaceuticals is the first Panama/Colombia-based company to offer comprehensive “door to door” services for those who wish to take advantage of this rapidly growing trend.
We offer a low-risk
guarantee to take a leap of faith in moving forward with your medical
retreat. We personally know the high level of quality that exists in our
overseas destinations, the all Doctors and Surgeons used by us are trained
either in the USA or other similar regulated Institutions in Europe or
Australia and at this point, you may not. So, we would like you to feel
completely comfortable in moving forward and knowing that if you decide not
go through with your plans to travel abroad to receive your procedures, you
will not be charged for our services.
Medical tourism is a fascinating concept, gaining quick recognition
internationally and the United States. Traveling abroad to receive medical
procedures is decades old in Europe, and has been practiced for hundreds of
years in Asia, but it is still quite new to Americans. So, in an effort to
help explain the benefits and pitfalls of this relatively new industry for
Americans, please allow us to share some of our first hand experiences with
you, a potential medical tourist.
Statistics show that in North America alone there are four(4) groups who are most interested in medical tourism and the cost savings it provides:
45 Million Uninsured Americans
250 Million Insured Americans with restricted coverage due to pre-existing conditions, resulting in out-of-pocket expenses
32 Million Canadians receiving socialized medicine and enduring long wait lists for many popular surgeries
Potentially, 332 Million North Americans seeking elective cosmetic and/or dental surgery
Market potential is huge, so, unless a well organized,
comprehensive, individualized program facilitating the healthcare needs and
travel desires of North American consumers such as ours is structured,
medical tourism will only remain a vision and not a reality.
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International
Healthcare Safety and Quality
There is much to consider before experiencing a successful medical retreat.
One of the first issues to investigate would be the quality and safety of
healthcare abroad. Marketing rhetoric and posh photos can be very deceiving.
I can personally vouch for this type of misperception you need for a bona
fide, professional, with you the customer consumers make these difficult
choices. By utilizing the knowledge and expertise of an unbiased medical
tourism specialist, you will better guarantee your safety and comfort while
traveling in one of our destination countries for your surgery.
To date, we are the only Panamanian owned company that offers a complete and
thorough service to guide patients through the intricacies of this complex
course of action. South Seas Pharmaceuticals S.A. has inspected and verified
the efficacy of their hospital affiliates. And, many of the doctors are
board certified by the U.S, U.K. or Australia.
Our personal advice - don’t go through the process alone. Utilize the
experience of a company like South Seas Pharmaceuticals S.A. who has
performed their due-diligence on your behalf. Traveling abroad for surgery,
without the necessary knowledge, is much too important to take the chance of
making any mistakes.
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Cost Saving Benefits
Cost saving benefits in Central and South America can be as low as 1/10th of
the price in Japan, Australia or the USA.
Once you feel comfortable about our healthcare professionals who are trained
in the USA or a similar recognized establishment then it’s time to research
another important factor in considering medical tourism as an option for
your surgical procedure. Our research has come up with the following
astounding information.
A Medical tourist in another country, you eliminate these paperwork
shufflers,you can save as much as 80% straight off the bat.Your dollars are
actually going to the surgeons, anesthesiologists and other hospital workers
who are attending to you during your surgical procedure. In the United
States for instance, your money is going to the insurance company and then
the insurance company money is going to and so the line goes on.
Liability, this is another reason why surgical procedures are so much more
affordable in South and Central American or other regions of the world is
because of this issue. In the United States alone, doctors and hospitals
must carry extremely expensive medical malpractice insurance policies. And
patients seem to love to sue in the United States. In contrast, when you
undergo a surgical procedure as a medical tourist in an offshore hospital,
you sign paperwork that says you agree not to sue under certain conditions.
Thus, you save a fortune by essentially not funding the legal fees,
settlements and malpractice insurance costs normally found in a U.S.-based
healthcare practice.”
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The Travel Experience
We have covered the two most important aspects of medical tourism quality
and price, lets talk about the Travel experience it self.
Choosing your destination is a important feature of your medical care
objective, you should ultimately be pleased with your selection. After all,
you’ll be spending anywhere between 2-4 weeks in this country while you
enjoy your recuperation process. There are many alternatives, but, you
should definitely choose a destination that specializes in your required
procedure. Of the many locations available, I’ve found that Colombia,
Venezuela, Panama, Peru and Bolivia very popular.
Researching and planning your recuperation period can be an exciting and
adventurous process. It helps to relieve your thoughts about your surgical
procedure and focus on the enjoyment segment of your medical vacation.
Please be advised, depending on your surgery, you may not be able to enjoy
certain activities, like bungy jumping, para sailing and the likes so look
into physically inactive forms of enjoyment that stimulate the mind and rest
the body.
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Your Personal Management
We personally Manage all your local affairs while in our care and good
keeping, we are your family or friend away from home. We take care of all
your personal needs while with us in your destination country.
• Meet and greet arriving customer at the airport
• Private transportation to the hotel
• Pre-arrange hotel check-in
• Private transportation to-and-from doctor consultation
• Private transportation to-and-from medical procedure
• Interpretation assistance at hospital or clinic if needed
• Provide communication assistance, such as cell phone or 24 hour contact
number
• Check on recuperating patient daily once procedure is performed
• Provide emotional support if necessary during visit
• Assist with local tour and excursion arrangements
• Provide information about local dining, shopping, and pampering facilities
• Provide information about local culture and customs of destination
• Assure that customer is comfortable and content at all times
• Deliver customer to airport for departure
• Assist customer with baggage check-in upon departure
• Arrange for Airport medical assistance upon departure if necessary
Don’t waste time trying to reinvent the wheel. It would be very time
consuming and cumbersome to piece together all the available information
about medical tourism on the internet. It can also be very confusing and
overwhelming.
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The Process
A comprehensive process that requires your understanding and cooperation.
This process will normally takes between 20-25 days before your are able to
depart your home country we need to accomplish all the necessary criteria
before you depart.
The process will flow smoothly without continual changes so by following the
guidelines you will increase the chances of a very safe and pleasurable
medical vacation. We look forward working with you in an effort to provide
you with the very best available in medical tourism services in Central and
South America.
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Medical procedure Review
An extensive conversation will take place with you to understand your
medical needs. We begin from here to design the process of available
treatment options for your specific needs. It is important that you identify
exactly what you are seeking at this time. Changes to your desired treatment
plan could potentially complicate matters. We must do our best to identify
your exact needs and move forward accordingly.
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Doctors and Hospitals
Release Form
You need to sign and date with Identification details(ie Passport) which
will give us your consent to receive and disseminate your personal
information. This document will be emailed or Faxed to you, just open the
document, complete the info, save and return it to us via email. We will
send a copy to your chosen hospital for their records.
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MRI, X-Rays, Photos...
Many of the medical procedures, the doctor will need to see some or all of
the following of your transcripts, MRI’s, x-rays, photos, etc. These can be
scanned and sent to us Via International Courier if you do not have this
information do not worry, we have a solution for you. The cost of aquiring
this information locally in your destination country of choice is simple and
in-expensive.
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Medical Questionnaire
You will be required to complete a medical questionnaire to best inform your
surgeon of your medical history. This will advise your physician of any
potential risks or conditions that may be necessary to know in conjunction
with your procedures(s).
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Procedures end Results and indication of Travel Dates
We will ask you by email of your expectations of the procedure and the end
result in receiving your procedure(s). Please provide this information so
that the surgeon can determine if the end result can be achieved. We want to
make certain that your expectations are in line with what can be achieved.
At the bottom of the form will be a request for possible travel dates.
Please list two options for travel dates.
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Choosing a Hotel
You will receive an email that provides information about choosing a hotel
while overseas. We ask for this information very early in the process so we
can include the costs in your quotation. Once reviewed, please make a
decision and email or call with your choice. Please consider your options
thoroughly. We do not want to make changes further along in the process
which could result in confusion.
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Visa Requirements . Valid
Passport
You will require a valid Passport for Travel outside your home country.
Visas are required by US Nationals for the following countries. Brazil,
Venezuela and Argentina. We will assist you in acquiring those documents.
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Price quotation
for Procedure and Accommodation
We will provide a price quotation for the procedure(s) and accommodations.
Also, you'll be provided with a host of information about the procedure(s),
hospital, doctors, etc.
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Tentative Travel dates
At this point, we will discuss your procedure(s) and accommodations
preferences, we’ll talk about the dates you wish to plan your medical
vacation Think about this very carefully. When you choose a date, we will
check with our hospital affiliate to see if these dates are available. If
the pricing is acceptable to you, we can then move on to the next steps in
planning your medical vacation.
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Questions for your chosen
surgeon
You will be allowed to pose questions or concerns you have for your chosen
surgeon. We will coordinate the communication process via email. Emails are
always the best mode of communication as some Doctors are not available due
to time zone difference. Please note: Depending on the surgeon's hours of
operation, it may be difficult to schedule a direct Telephone conversation.
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Tentatively Book your Travel dates
You will need to contact your travel agent and book an itinerary that best
suits your needs and proposed travel dates. You will need them to furnish us
with a copy of your itinerary. You will have at least 7 days to peruse your
itinerary before having to book the tickets.
Tentatively Reserve Hotel Room
We will tentatively book your hotel room. You will need to provide your
credit card information at this time. Your card will not be charged in
advance, but, only used as a method of reserving your room. Your Hotel room
cost will be part of your entire package.
Book Your Procedure(s)
We will request your preferred doctor's consultation and surgery date(s).
Once we receive notice that these dates are available, we can move to
confirm your air travel and hotel accommodations.
Book Your Air Travel Tickets
Once we have tentatively booked the above tasks, you will then be instructed
to book your air travel tickets.
Deposit funds into South Seas Pharmaceuticals S.A. USD$ holding account
You will need to lodge a 20% deposit into our US$ bank account to secure
your bookings. The balance is required 14 days prior to departure. to make
up the balance of 100% up front cost. This way, if for any reason you decide
not to move forward with your procedure, you will only pay for the services
you’ve used (airfare & hotel) and receive a refund from us.
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Confirm Task 1 & 2
Once we receive your deposit, we will confirm your doctors appointment and
hotel room reservations.
Itinerary to confirm procedure(s), flight, hospital, doctor and hotel
We will confirm all your reservations and submit an itinerary for your
review. Please check this document carefully to understand the time line of
your trip. We will also send you information very specific to your travel
destination so you can be prepared to make the most of your travel
experience.
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Country Represenative
When you select your destination for your medical treatment, you will be
offered the services of our Country Represnative Co-ordinator this is the
person who will greet you upon your arrival at your chosen destination, and,
be your personal assistant throughout your stay. In some countries.
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Destination Arrival. Met by Countries Represantive Co-Ordinator and Driver
Our programme includes the personal meet and greet at destination of our CRO,
he or she will be your personal assistant throughout your stay. The CRO is
fluent in English and will be there for you every step of the way. This
person will accompany you to all your doctor’s appointments and medical
treatments. In some cases, you will be given a cell phone upon your arrival
so that you can contact your CRO at any time. It is important for you to
know that we have carefully selected the CRO for every country.
At the airport our professional driver will take you either to your hotel or
hospital, by private car.
Pre-Surgery
consultation with medical team
Within 24 hours of your arrival, you will visit your physician’s office for
the pre-surgery consultation. Here, the doctor will review your medical
transcripts and conduct additional tests to ensure that you are ready for
your procedure.
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Surgical procedure
Your procedure will be performed by the best available surgeon, at a
world-class medical facility, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment.
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Post treatment recuperation
When the doctor is satisfied with your condition, you will be released from
the hospital and driven back to your hotel to begin the recuperation
process. During this time your main focus will be on recuperation. If you
have not hired a DPM, please feel free to request any assistance from your
hospital or hotel staff.
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Post treatment enjoyment
Your post surgery recuperation and leisure has all been taken care as part
of your all inclusive pre-paid package. Once the surgeon is satisfied with
your progress, you will be given authorization to enjoy the interesting
attractions your destination offers.
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Return home
Upon your arrival home we will be available to assist you with any future
requirements.
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Conclusion
We hope this information has been helpful in explaining the process of
medical tourism. Please note, that this is a brief outline of the necessary
steps to a successful medical vacation. Rememeber you should allow at least
20-25 days from the time you begin the process until you leave for your
chosen destination.
Remember we speak your language and can help you to bridge time and cultural
differences. We have the facility to provide you with First class service to
answer all enquires generated through your own Toll Free Number in either
USA, UK, Australia, US, Canada, New Zealand and Spain. We have years of
experience arranging overseas medical procedures and understand how things
work abroad. We can ensure you are and family are accommodated according to
your travel desires and budget.
We can offer you the whole complete service for a third of the cost in USA
or Europe we answer your enquires in both languages.
There are Psychological issues associated with medical Tourism so for
further information contact:
southseaspharma@gmail.com
or
sales@health-effects.net
we address both the physical and psychological issues.
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