Medical Tourism Is Growing Steadily In Asian Countries. So The Question Arises – Is Medical Tourism The Future of India In the Healthcare Sector?

Here Are Some Factors That Indicate Medical Tourism In India Is The Next “Big Thing.”

Patients are always on the lookout for affordable healthcare solutions be it any work associated with dentistry, hip replacement or plastic surgery. Healthcare around the world is becoming expensive with every passing day and so patients are now compelled to travel to other countries where they can access modern healthcare facilities at affordable rates. This has now become a trend and has led to the rise in Medical Tourism in various Asian countries, mainly India. 

But it is worthy of mentioning that this trend to travel abroad and seek medical assistance is not new. Earlier patients seeking modern healthcare facilities would travel to western countries for treatment. At present, this has been reversed and people are travelling to Asian countries specially India and Korea for affordable healthcare facilities. 

But this does not mean that patients are giving up quality for cheap medical procedures. Most hospitals and doctors are internationally recognised and trained to handle complex procedures. Doctors and hospitals in India not only offer advanced infrastructure and treatment facilities, but also easy access to complex medical procedures, caring staff who can easily communicate in English, variety of hospitals and medical procedures to choose from and high success rates that attract foreign patients.

Although patients are warned about the various malpractice laws in some countries, the basic factor that compels them is medical costs for a medical procedure that they require. In India, the rise in online healthcare consultation enables patients to connect with their doctors online and seek medical consultation. This is particularly helpful for patients who seek medical attention in India, return to their home country and continue to be in touch with their doctor to seek consultation whenever required. For instance, iClinic Healthcare is an online medical healthcare service provider assisting patients to plan their travel to India, choose the top hospital and doctor for their treatment, seek online consultation before planning their medical trip and return to their home country in good health and still stay connected with their respective doctor for future consultations. 

Medical tourism in India has not only helped the healthcare sector but also has a remarkable impact on the tourism industry. Most of the time patients head for a vacation post their treatment in India with their companions and family. Although many countries promote medical tourism, Singapore, Thailand and India are the leaders in the medical tourism industry. All the three countries have internationally recognized hospitals and designated doctors. The supporting staff can communicate in English and treatment costs are way affordable than western countries. Additionally, patients can easily get a medical VISA for these countries and plan a trip easily. So, we can conclude by saying that medical tourism has a good future in the Indian healthcare sector with more and more hospitals and medical partners trying to tap the international market for patients.