So , the question still remain that how does a “Healthcare travel work and that too on a foreign shore like India?”
The questions keep on coming , for instance:
- How do I manage with the food?
- Where do I stay during my medical travel?
- Will there be a language barrier?
- As a woman traveling solo , will I be safe?
- How do I manage cash and hospital payment?
- How do I choose my Doctor?
And the list goes on and on…
But , Diligent research and some extra careful planning are some of the keys to a successful medical travel . Simple steps will ensure you would be on the right path to a healthy travel in India.
- Schedule an appointment with a physician in India
Yes , this is where we are going to chip in and help you with making a consultation and the treatments you are planning to get in India.
2. Narrow the destinations.
Whether its north India , south India , west or east India , one need to have to narrow on the destination and the hospital to get the treatments.
3.Planning for a major surgery!
Always remember , your life is at stake here. It is preferable to choose a JCI accredited international standardized hospital for getting major surgeries like Knee replacements , Spinal surgery , Cardiac surgery , Gastric surgery , Oncology treatments , Infertility treatments etc. Check out for the administrative staff and nursing care available which suits to your requirements.
4.How does Vital Tooth services help during the travel?
We act as healthcare travel agent for you . Since , a doctor will be accompanying you during your travel . There would be no issues for getting to find you the right healthcare facility and doctor. Confirm all the appointment and scheduling till the treatments are over. Get the necessary paper work at the regional FRO office. Find the best home stays along with proper food service available. There are other things we do like bookings , in-country transportation , air tickets , post treatment management , choosing restaurants , leisure travel across the regions etc.
5. Choose a companion.
One need not worry about the support provided . We provide utmost care for you to ensure you return back to your country safe and healthy.
6. Getting to know your clinic or hospital?
We will remove all the hurdles of choosing a hospital or a dental clinic . Treatments are only provided if the required clinicians are available who had extensive knowledge and trained in that particular procedure.
7. How to share health data for unknown!?
Privacy is our top priority. It is advisable to keep a scanned copies of all the letters , referrals , lab reports , x ray reports , dietitian chart etc handy before even consulting a physician in India. The paper work would be easier once the health data is available. A simple scanned copy of all the health information ensure a faster turn around time.
8. What would be the criteria for a E-Medical visa to India ?
A simple health issue to a more complex health issue is sufficient for one to acquire a E-medical visa to India. It is usually valid for 3 months and could be extended for another 3 months based on the treatments to be done. The following can be done during your visit
- Dental treatments
- Ayurveda treatment
- Homeopathic treatments
- Radiotherapy
- Surgical techniques
- Alternative therapies
- Yoga and meditation sessions
9. What about recuperation and recovery after the treatments?
It depends on the nature of treatments done during the medical travel . If small procedures like dental treatments , Ayurveda treatments then there is no requirement to stay back . More complex treatment procedures required a minimum stay of 15 -30 days.
10.What about the health insurance ?
Many of the health insurance companies do not support this kind of medical travel until it is an emergency situation on foreign shore. But , if you certainly have an emergency in your country , a proper referral letter from a physician in your native country would help. But , it is still a complex procedure of trusting insurance companies. The good old way of choosing package is the best option.
11. Are both domestic and international travelers allowed for E medical visa?
Yes , out bound travelers from India can get medical visa for treatments in other nations and also can travel to other states for complex procedures.. Foreign nationals can get treatments in India on a medical visa.
If you have still queries about E-Medical visa to India , contact us at info@vitaltooth.in or WA your query at +91-9951100411.