Patients Beyond Borders Korea Edition Everybody's Guide to Affordable, World-Class Medical Travel

by Woodman, Josef

• ISBN13: 9780979107986
• ISBN10: 0979107989
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-30
• Publisher: Healthy Travel Media

Summary

With 23 international hospitals and clinics, Korea has emerged as one of the world's leading medical travel destinations. Each year tens of thousands of patients travel to Korea for safe, modern medical care at savings of 30-80%!

Author Biography

A leader in global consumer healthcare advocacy, Josef Woodman is President of Healthy Travel Media and author of Patients Beyond Borders. He spent more than three years researching contemporary medical tourism and analyzing consumer and institutional trends. As co-founder of MyDailyHealth and Ventana Communications, his pioneering background in health, wellness and Web technology has allowed him to compile a wealth of information about important consumer healthcare choices.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Korea Edition	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
Why Cross Borders for Medical Care?	p. 4
Safety and Security	p. 6
How to Use This Book	p. 6
Reminders for the Savvy, Informed Medical Traveler
Dos and Don'ts for the Smart Health Traveler	p. 11
Ten "Must-Ask" Questions for Your Physician Candidate	p. 18
Patients Beyond Borders Budget Planner	p. 21
A Few Notes on Costs	p. 22
The $6,000 Rule	p. 25
Will My Health Insurance Cover My Overseas Expenses?	p. 25
Can I Sue?	p. 26
Patients Beyond Borders Budget Planner	p. 30
Your Medical Trip May Be Tax-Deductible	p. 34
Checklists for Health Travel	p. 37
Should I Consult a Health Travel Planner?	p. 38
When Not to Use a Health Travel Planner	p. 40
Paying for a Health Travel Planner's Services	p. 40
How Can a Health Travel Planner Help Me?	p. 42
What Do I Need to Do Ahead of Time?	p. 43
For Big Surgeries, Think Big	p. 44
The What and Why of JCI	p. 46
Alternatives to JCI	p. 47
What Should I Pack?	p. 48
What Should I Do Just Before and During My Trip?	p. 49
Continuity of Care-Critical to Success	p. 51
What Do I Do After My Procedure?	p. 54
Post-Treatment: Normal Discomfort or Something More Complicated?	p. 56
Caution: Blood Clots in the Veins	p. 58
The Straight Dope on Pharmaceuticals	p. 59
What Does My Travel Companion Need to Do?	p. 62
"Land of the Morning Calm": A World-Class Healthcare Destination
Introduction	p. 65
Overview	p. 65
Korea's Rising Commitment to Global Healthcare	p. 67
Selected Hospitals and Clinics	p. 69
Health Travel Agents	p. 154
Traveling in Korea
Experiencing Korea	p. 163
Welcome to Korea	p. 164
Unique Lodging Opportunities	p. 164
Natural Wonders and National Parks	p. 166
Celebrations and Festivities	p. 167
Performing Arts Shows	p. 169
Historical Sites, Museums, and Palaces	p. 170
Shopping and Dining	p. 172
The Medical Traveler's Essentials	p. 174
Tourist Information Centers	p. 180
Resources and References
Additional Resources	p. 183
Medical Glossary	p. 188
Index	p. 194
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