Balloon SinuplastyBarretts oesophagus treatmentBiliopancreatic diversion (BPD)Biological age test (Telomere)Bipolar disorderBladder examination by camera (cystoscopy)Bladder function studyBladder resectionBlastocyst embryo transferBlocked tear duct surgeryBlood testBone density scan for osteoporosisBone marrow transplantBotulinum toxin (Botox)Bowel (partial) removalBowel cancer screenBrachial Plexus Injury (BPI) TreatmentBrachytherapyBrain and spine cavernoma microsurgeryBranchial CystBreast enlargement (boob job)Breast examBreast lump removalBreast reconstruction surgeryBreast reductionBreast removalBreast tissue removalBreast upliftBridgeBrow liftBunion surgeryBursitis (injection treatment)Buttock implants (inc Brazilian butt lift)
Calf implantsCancer treatmentCardiac pacemaker insertionCardiac surgeryCardiologyCarotid artery surgeryCarpal tunnel releaseCataract surgeryCataract surgery using Femtosecond LaserCerebral palsy rehabilitationCervical smearCervix biopsyCheek implantsChemotherapyChest wall defect repair (surgical and non-surgical)Chest x-rayChin implantsChiropodyChiropracticChlamydia testCholesteatomaCircumcisionClearing of the sinusesColon examination by cameraColon polyp removalColonoscopyCornea transplantCoronary angiogramCoronary angiographyCoronary angioplastyCoronary artery bypass graft (CABG)Cosmetic surgeryCosmetic treatments (non-surgical)CrownCruciate knee ligament surgeryCT scanCubital tunnel decompressionCyberknife surgeryCystectomyCystoprostatectomy
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)Dental hygienist (clean)Dental implantDental treatmentDental x-rayDentureDermabrasionDermal fillersDEXA bone scanDiabetic Macular Oedema and Retinal Vein OcclusionDialysis treatmentDIAM spinal stabilisation systemDigital scalp microscopeDilation and curettage (D&C)Disc hernia surgery endoscopic (EasyGo)DNA testDonor insemination (DI)Draining of fluid from the earDrama therapyDuodenal switchDupuytren`s contracture surgery
Ear nose & throat (ENT)Ear pinningEar surgery (middle ear)Ear syringingEar wax removal (microsuction)Early embryo viability assessment (Eeva) testEating disorder treatmentEating disorder treatmentsECGEchocardiogramEctopic pregnancy removalEctropion/ entropion of the eyelid surgeryEgg donationEgg freezingElbow replacementElbow replacement revisionElectrocardiogram (ECG)Electroencephalography (EEG)Embryo donationEndodoscopyEndometrial ablationEndoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP)Endovascular aneurysm surgeryExcision of spinal cord tumoursExecutive health screenExtracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)Eye bag removalEye removalEye surgeryEyebrow reconstruction (FUE)Eyelid reduction
FaceliftFacet joint injectionFallopian tubes examination by cameraFalse eye removal and exchangeFat transferFemale genital surgeryFemale sterilisationFemale sterilisation reversalFilling (white bonded composite)Flexible SigmoidoscopyFood intolerance screenFoot and ankle surgeryFrenuloplastyFrozen embryo transfer (FET)Fusion of the toe
RadiotherapyRealignment of the kneeReflexologyRefractive Lens ExchangeRehabilitation (physical)Removal of abnormal cervical cells (LLETZ)Removal of retroperitoneal tumour (Laparoscopy)Retinal laser surgeryRetzius-sparing radical prostatectomyRoot canal treatmentRotator Cuff Repair
Salivary Gland RemovalScans and investigationsScar repair hair transplantScoliosis surgerySeptoplastySexual health screenSexual medicineShock treatment for irregular heartbeat (Defibrillation)Shoulder arthroscopy (keyhole investigation of the shoulder)Shoulder keyhole surgeryShoulder replacementShoulder replacement revisionShoulder surgerySinus surgerySkin disorder treatmentSkin lesion removal (Cryotherapy)Sleeve gastrectomySmall vein removal (Sclerotherapy)Snoring surgerySpa (Medical) and wellness treatmentSpa and wellness treatmentSpeech and language therapySpinal fusionSpinal Stenosis treatmentsSpinal trauma rehabilitationSpinal vascular malformationSpine and back surgerySpleen removalSport and remedial massageSports injury treatmentSquint correctionStapedotomyStem cell treatmentStomach removalSurgery for menieres disease (Endolymphatic Sac Surgery)Surgical sperm retrieval (PESA; TESA; MESA)SurrogacySVT (supraventricular tachycardia) treatment
Tear in anus (anal fissure) repairTendons in shoulder repairTest for Down`s syndrome (CVS)Tests and medicalsThigh liftThymus Tumour (Thymoma)Thyroid gland inflammation (Thyroiditis)Thyroid gland removal (Thyroidectomy)Toe nail removalTongue tie operationTonsil removalTooth extractionTooth fillingTooth straightening (invisalign)Tooth whiteningTorn cartilage repairTotal Laparoscopic Radical Trachelectomy (TLRT)Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)Trapeziectomy surgeryTrapped nerve surgeryTrigger finger releaseTummy tuckTwisted testis surgery
UltrasoundUnblocking of blood vessels in the heartUndescended testicle surgeryUreter stone removalUreteroscopy and fragmentation of kidney stone using laserUrethra examinationUrodynamics studyUrolift (Prostate hyperplasia treatment)UrologyUterus examination by camera (hysteroscopy)
VaccinationVaginal and vulval warts removalVaginal prolapse surgeryVaginal tighteningVaginal wall repairVaginoscopyVaricocele surgeryVaricose ulcer removalVaricose vein surgeryVaricose Vein Treatment (VenaSeal)Varicose veins ablationVascular disease surgery (peripheral)Vasectomy (male sterilisation)Vasectomy reversalVaser LiposuctionVeneerVertebroplasty and KythoplastyVoicebox and vocal chords examination by cameraVulvectomy (Radical)
Well man screenWell woman screenWisdom tooth extractionWomb examination by cameraWomb removalWrist arthroscopy (keyhole investigation & surgery of the wrist)
A code of practice for medical tourismFreelance User2024-07-26T17:54:16+00:00
A code of practice for medical tourism
As medical tourism grows to become a worldwide phenomenon, increasing attention is being paid to issues such as quality of treatment, accreditation of surgeons and dentists, hospitals and clinics. Sometimes these issues are raised by patients, and sometimes by professional bodies such as associations representing doctors, dentists and cosmetic surgeons.
At Treatment Abroad, we are aware of these concerns and are keen to reinforce the standards which the medical tourism industry is gradually adopting.
We therefore operate a “Code of Practice for Medical Tourism”.
Encourage the development of best practices amongst medical tourism agencies and healthcare providers.
Drive quality in the medical tourism sector.
Provide reassurance to patients about the services promoted on the Treatment Abroad site.
Enable us to combat some of the negative comments that may be directed at the medical tourism industry.
The code is not intended to assess or accredit healthcare providers in terms of quality of care or treatment outcomes.
The code has been developed by external consultants in discussion with our medical tourism clients.
How does it work?
The code provides reassurance regarding key issues that concern those considering treatment overseas by endorsing, through a clear and unambiguous badge, the clinics, hospitals and intermediaries that meet the standards of the code of practice.
The code is voluntary. We ask our clients to comply with the Treatment Abroad Code of Practice, and to self certify through a self assessment process, examining compliance with the code. The application is then reviewed and approved or declined by external assessors.
The code is not intended to assess clinical quality and outcomes. It focuses on the business practice of medical tourism, the patient/provider relationship and the communication/information aspects of medical tourism.
Agencies and healthcare providers who have completed the self-assessment process and comply with the code may then:
Be able to display the Treatment Abroad Code of Practice logo on their web site and marketing materials.
Be listed on the Treatment Abroad web site as complying with the Code of Practice.
Want to know more?
An overview of the Treatment Abroad “Code of Practice for Medical Tourism” and an application form can be requested via the Treatment Abroad Enquiry Form.
If you are a patient, medical tourism agency or healthcare provider, we would welcome your input and comments on this initiative.