The first thing to do when traveling abroad for medical treatment is to choose a country, hospital and doctor that suits the patient's condition. How should I choose a country for overseas medical treatment? What are the medical advantages of each country?
For patients, going abroad for medical treatment is not a trivial matter. Not only do they need to choose a country based on their condition and financial conditions, but they also need to pay attention to the medical advantages of different countries and other factors for a comprehensive evaluation.
The first choice for medical treatment abroad: the United States
There is no doubt that the United States is the most advanced country in the world in terms of comprehensive strength in medical research, medical education and medical treatment.
In January 2017, the American Cancer Society published its annual report "Cancer Statistics". Over the past two decades, the overall cancer mortality rate in the United States has declined by 25 percent. This is a great achievement.
Medical care in the United States is really expensive. Patients who come back from abroad usually say two things: one, it's really good; two, it's really expensive. This has become the most headache of the country to go to the United States for medical treatment, if the economic level is limited, go to the United States to see a doctor is indeed strenuous.
Orthopedics, neurological advantages: Germany
Germany has world-class medical equipment and work especially rigorous specialists. Special emphasis is placed on medical safety, and there are high-level hospitals and leading technologies in orthopedics and neurological diseases. Many foreign patients go to Germany to receive neurosurgery, the treatment effect is very good. Medical costs are relatively lower than in the United States.
Medical checkups to screen for tumors: Japan
The most convenient place for Chinese patients in Japan is the proximity. In addition, the proximity of culture, living habits, and the lack of jet lag make Chinese people find it more convenient to go to Japan.
In terms of medical technology, Japan has an absolute advantage in the treatment of cancer with protons and heavy ions, as well as service and technology advantages in medical screening for cancer, attracting more and more Chinese to go there. The cost of medical care in Japan is also much lower compared to the United States.
Different countries have different medical advantages, so it depends on the specific condition, according to the condition and economic conditions and other factors, to choose the most suitable destination to go abroad for medical treatment.