For cancer, complex surgery, or rare conditions, the choice of where you receive care deserves careful research.
Start with Accreditation
Joint Commission International accreditation is the most recognised international standard, evaluating patient safety systems and infection control.
Look at Outcomes Data
Volume predicts outcome in surgery. A centre that performs 500 hip replacements a year consistently achieves better results than one that performs 50.
For Medical Travellers
- Does the hospital have coordinators who speak your language?
- Will your home physicians receive full discharge records?
- What follow-up protocol does the hospital provide after you return home?