Important things to carry when you travel for a treatment

Important things to carry when you travel for a treatment

Medical tourism has become a very popular concept. Medical travel was started by the Europeans who travelled the length and breadth of the world to find the best treatments and cure for their ailments. Today globalisation and advancement in communication technology has made the world a very small place. You can get diagnosed and treated by the most reputed doctors from any part of the world by sitting in the comfort of your home.

Telemedicine was opened doors to a very convenient, time-saving and cost-saving medical treatment options. Patients find suitable hospitals and doctors online, discuss their ailments, and get health advice and treatment options and then visit the specific country for getting the procedure done.

India is a favorite place for medical treatments. Patients from all over the world come to India for several medical procedures such as heart surgery, organ transplant, plastic surgery, etc.

A medical travel company can take care of all your documentation and travel requirements. While all this may sound simple, there are a few things that you need to consider before embarking on a journey for receiving medical treatment.

Here is a list of things you need to carry when you travel to another country for treatment –

• When you are planning to move to a new country for medical treatments, make sure to get in touch with a medical care company at least 6 weeks before the trip. This will give you ample time to discuss and make the necessary plans.
• Carry all the medications required for keeping your current condition stable. If you are travelling with medications, you will need to carry a doctor’s prescription and a medical proof of your ailment since some medications may be banned in other countries.
• Always carry a first-aid kit. You will never know when you will need one.
• Carry copies of all your medical records including all the medications and lab tests you have used. If you have any allergies, take reports of that also.
• If your medical insurance provider will cover the cost of the treatment, then make sure to carry those documents also.
• If your destination country is not familiar with your language, you will need to determine ways to communicate with your care providers.
• Meet up with your local healthcare provider and arrange for follow-up care
• Carry copies of your hotel and hospital address
• Carry wipes, hand sanitizers and other supplies to prevent illness.
• Sleep aids like mild sedatives

Make sure you have all your travel documents and their copies with you. You will also need to keep some copies with a friend or relative, in case something goes wrong. Seeking treatment in a foreign place may be overwhelming and can make you very anxious, but if you plan and pack ahead, you can stay confident throughout the process.