How to Have Safe
and Successful Surgery Abroad
In the post-COVID era, with the rising cost of living increasing healthcare expenses, more people are considering international options, where the same procedures can be more affordable if scheduled abroad. Additionally, increased awareness of international safety standards applied to healthcare facilities abroad, has made medical tourism a more appealing and secure option for many.
Medical tourism can be a smart decision that leads to the desired outcome when approached with careful planning. The goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive view of the factors involved in seeking surgery abroad, helping you navigate these complexities to achieve the best possible results.
By maintaining practical and realistic expectations, and by considering the enhanced safety standards now frequently found in many international healthcare facilities, you can significantly increase the likelihood of a successful and satisfying experience.
Choosing the Right Destination
Travel Logistics
Safety & Security
Evaluating Affordability
Legal & Ethical Considerations
Assessing Healthcare Quality
Complications & Emergencies
Prep for Surgery Abroad
Postoperative Recovery & Rehab
Janet Bristeir has put together a book and a course to make Medical Tourism less scary and more accessible. BRAVO! It's about time.
— Akaisha & Billy Kaderli
(Retire Early Lifestyle Blog)
This course adds so much to the book! I read the book before I went into my cardiac surgeon interview. My partner and I scoured the book for relevant questions to ask the doctor. We went in with a list of questions that made the PA and the doctor raise their eyebrows as they were SO impressed with the thorough nature of all the questions that the book gives you. The surgeon actually asked where I got such insightful questions, and I directed both of them to the book. This is a VALUABLE book to have with you. Take this course now before you go to any country, or even if the surgery is in your hometown, the ideas and thoughts are invaluable!!!!
— M. Owen
Patient safety has always been my top priority in the Operating Room, where I was committed to ensuring every procedure was carried out with the utmost care. Now, as an author, I draw on my decades of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse to provide valuable insights on Patient Safety, Quality, and Risk Management.
I’ve written Medical Tourism - Surgery for Sale: How to Have Surgery Abroad Without It Costing Your Life, a comprehensive guide to safely and effectively navigating the complex world of medical tourism. This course, Navigating Medical Tourism, builds on the information from the book, offering expanded details and direct links to essential resources.
Why are you considering scheduling surgery abroad? Analyze travel logistics involved in undergoing surgery abroad. Explore factors such as transportation options (flights, ground transportation), visa requirements, vaccinations, passport validity, travel time, and proximity to airports. Also any travel restrictions or advisories related to your chosen destination.
Strategies for assessing the affordability of surgery abroad, considering factors such as procedure costs, hospital fees, anesthesia fees, medication costs, and any additional expenses such as travel and accommodation. Need to compare and evaluate prices across different destinations. Arranging follow up care at home after surgery.
Evaluate the quality of healthcare services in potential destination countries. Explore factors such as accreditation of hospitals and clinics, qualifications and experience of healthcare professionals, availability of advanced medical technology, and success rates of procedures.
Common techniques offered for surgeries abroad. The technique used for your surgery will dictate the length of time you need to recover and travel home.
Having plans in place for your return home needs as much preparation as the planning to have surgery abroad.
Navigating
Medical Tourism
$97
Take this course now before you go to any country, or even if the surgery is in your hometown, the ideas and thoughts are invaluable!