Patients Beyond Borders Korea Edition

South Korea is a rising star in medical travel, with a modern, fully digitized network of more than 20 international hospitals, including six that are American-accredited. In addition to the usual range of procedures, these hospitals and clinics are known for cosmetic surgeries and treatments for spinal disorders and cancer. This exhaustive guide covers everything travelers need to know about planning a successful medical travel journey to Korea. The first section deals with the basics — an overview of health care in Korea, financial considerations, budgeting for and planning the journey, working with a health travel planner, communicating with caregivers, what to do in case of complications, tips for traveling companions, and other essential details. The second part of the book profiles Korea’s top 20 international hospitals and clinics, while the third offers a comprehensive list of resources and references, a medical glossary, and treatment index.

International Medical Travel Conference, Seoul, South Korea - 19 November 2008: Healthy Travel Media and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) jointly announce the launch of Patients Beyond Borders: Korea Edition, published in English for international distribution. Supported by the Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion (CKMP), the 220-page guidebook offers an in-depth overview of Korea's 23 international hospitals, selected health travel agents, guest accommodations, and essential travel information.

Following the success of the flagship Patients Beyond Borders Singapore Edition, published in July 2007, the second edition has now been released. This 250-page guidebook features a fully updated and revised in-depth overview of Singapore's hospitals and clinics serving international patients and now includes 16 pages of color inserts showcasing Singapore's world-class facilities and attractions. Considered one of the world, s top medical travel destinations, Singapore attracts more than 410,000 international patients to its hospitals and treatment centers and expects that number to grow to one million by 2012. The country boasts 13 JCI-accredited healthcare facilities, and its healthcare system was ranked the best in Asia and sixth best in the world by the World Health Organization (the US was ranked 36th). Singapore's 35 international clinics and hospitals offer nearly every imaginable medical procedure - at a 30 to 60 percent saving over U.S. prices. This complete guide contains detailed profiles of each of the country's hospitals and clinics serving international patients and includes extensive coverage of the acclaimed Centers of Excellence, specialties and super-specialties, patient liaison services, accommodation options, travel destinations, and more.

Following the success of the flagship Patients Beyond Borders Singapore Edition, published in July 2007, the second edition has now been released. This 250-page guidebook features a fully updated and revised in-depth overview of Singapore's hospitals and clinics serving international patients and now includes 16 pages of color inserts showcasing Singapore's world-class facilities and attractions. Considered one of the world’s top medical travel destinations, Singapore attracts more than 410,000 international patients to its hospitals and treatment centers and expects that number to grow to one million by 2012. The country boasts 13 JCI-accredited healthcare facilities, and its healthcare system was ranked the best in Asia and sixth best in the world by the World Health Organization (the US was ranked 36th). Singapore's 35 international clinics and hospitals offer nearly every imaginable medical procedure — at a 30 to 60 percent saving over U.S. prices. This complete guide contains detailed profiles of each of the country's hospitals and clinics serving international patients and includes extensive coverage of the acclaimed Centers of Excellence, specialties and super-specialties, patient liaison services, accommodation options, travel destinations, and more.

Patients Beyond Borders is the first comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to medical tourism, written by the world's leading spokesperson on international health travel. Impartial, extensively researched and filled with authoritative and accessible advice carefully culled from hundreds of resources in the US and abroad. Patients Beyond Borders lists the 30 top medical travel destinations, where patients can choose from hundreds of hospitals and save 30-80% on medical procedures, ranging from a comprehensive health check-up to heart work, orthopedics, dental and cosmetic surgery, in vitro fertilization and more. The revised and expanded Second Edition carries 40 new hospitals and 8 new destinations, including Israel, Jordan, Korea, New Zealand, Panama, the Philippines, Taiwan and Turkey. In addition to never-before-published information on continued care post-procedure, how to handle malpractice abroad, finding the best health travel agent. A handy Treatment Index allows readers to easily match their medical condition to the best clinics.

Patients Beyond Borders is the first comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to medical tourism. Impartial and extensively researched, it is filled with authoritative and accessible advice - carefully culled from hundreds of resources around the world. Whether you're seeking dental work, heart surgery, orthopedics, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, or LASIK eye repair, Patients Beyond Borders is your best way to become an informed health traveler and get started on your medical travel journey.

Patients Beyond Borders Thailand Edition is the first comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to medical tourism in Thailand, written by the world's leading spokesperson for international health travel. Produced in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and supported by hospitals and related government and private organizations, this guide is impartial, extensively researched, and filled with authoritative and accessible advice carefully culled from hundreds of resources in the U.S. and abroad. With 32 pages of color photos and an in-depth overview of Thailand’s international hospitals, selected health travel agents, nearby recovery and guest accommodations, and area travel information, Patients Beyond Borders Thailand Edition is the definitive resource for medical travel to Thailand.

Turkey's superior healthcare infrastructure and relatively short flying times from Europe, the Middle East, and North America attract an estimated 200,000 medical tourists each year. Patients Beyond Borders Turkey Edition helps international patients plan a successful medical trip to the country. Written by the world's leading spokesperson on international health travel, it covers everything medical travelers need to know, from working with travel agents to an overview of Turkey’s leading American-accredited hospitals to advice on budgeting for and planning a medical journey. Detailed descriptions and contact information of fully accredited Turkish hospitals that cater to the international patient, along with specialties and Centers of Excellence, enable travelers to make educated decisions about their care. Also included is visitor and sightseeing information on Turkey and the region, with maps, illustrations, and 24 pages of color inserts showcasing Turkey’s world-class facilities and attractions.