Pre Treatment

Articles covering preparation for medical treatment overseas including safety checks and provider selection. Topics include surgeon credentials, facility standards, common risks and planning considerations.

Accommodation Arrangements Abroad for Your Surgery

Your accommodation options when having surgery abroad depend on your budget, from clinic rooms to luxury hotels near your treatment facility.

Certification and Accreditation

How to verify your surgeon's qualifications and credentials before having surgery abroad.

Common Medical Scams Abroad

Protect yourself from medical tourism scams by knowing what to look for and how to verify your surgeon's credentials before treatment.

Comparing Medical Providers

Weigh up medical providers carefully to find one that prioritizes your health and handles your care responsibly.

Cosmetic Surgery Online Consultations: Pros and Cons

Online cosmetic surgery consultations offer convenience and cost savings, but surgeons raise concerns about assessing patients through a screen.

Finding a Reputable Surgeon Abroad

How to research and vet a surgeon before having surgery abroad to ensure you're in safe hands.

Is Treatment Abroad for You?

Weigh up the pros and cons of getting medical treatment abroad to see if it's the right choice for you.

MRSA and Treatment Abroad

Why some UK patients are choosing surgery abroad to avoid MRSA infection risks in NHS hospitals.

Planning Your Medical Treatment Abroad

Get a practical checklist for planning medical treatment abroad, from choosing a procedure to notifying your doctor.

Pre-Checks at Hospitals and Clinics

Before choosing a hospital or clinic for treatment, run basic safety checks to verify hygiene standards and infection rates match your expectations.

Risks of Medical Treatments Abroad

Understand the real risks of getting surgery or medical treatment abroad and what you can do to protect yourself.

Travel Arrangements for Surgery Abroad

Plan your travel to surgery abroad with guidance on flights, destinations and what to arrange before and after your procedure.

Types of Anaesthetic

Different types of anaesthetic are used for surgery depending on the procedure and patient, so it's worth asking your surgeon which one you'll have.

Why Have Treatment Abroad?

Getting surgery abroad can save you thousands of pounds and cut waiting times compared to UK treatment options.