Europe's medical tourism shifts to Turkey
The organization, in addition, provides support for those who need accommodation, transfer and interpretation
Europe's medical tourism is shifting toward Turkey, according to the general manager of an Ankara-based health organization. Many cities in Turkey provide medical tourism services to foreigners, led by tourism centers such as Istanbul, Antalya and Ankara, said Ali Yakut, general manager of healthineverywhere.com, according to a press release. Consumers can choose appropriate health services on the website, which shares information about different services offered by leading health institutions in Turkey, he added.
The organization, in addition, provides support for those who need accommodation, transfer and interpretation, he noted. The global market for medical tourism has recently reached $100 billion (TL 1.36 trillion) annually, with consumer spending an estimated average of $10,000 per person. Services range from dental health and hair transplantation to thermal spas and aesthetic surgeries. Turkey has come to the forefront in medical tourism with competitive prices and successful operation rates, on top of its rich heritage as a cultural destination for tourists. It provides medical services to around 1.2 million tourists that come from Europe.
Foreign tourists who come to Turkey most commonly opt for aesthetic surgeries, hair transplantation, heart surgery, orthopedics, oncology, dental health and in vitro fertilization. Yakut said the number of British visitors coming to Turkey for medical tourism is increasing every year, increasing from a few thousand in 2010 to tens of thousands today. "Turkey is one of the top 10 countries where British citizens get medical treatment. With the pandemic nearing its end and Turkey's growing medical infrastructure and success in hotels and hospitality, its ranking will change in a short period of time. Turkey's target is making it to the top five.
With the healthineverywhere.com platform, we want to increase the medical tourism potential between the two countries," he said. Yakut noted that a group of doctors from the U.K. and Ireland would come to Turkey in March for training.
The organization, in addition, provides support for those who need accommodation, transfer and interpretation, he noted. The global market for medical tourism has recently reached $100 billion (TL 1.36 trillion) annually, with consumer spending an estimated average of $10,000 per person. Services range from dental health and hair transplantation to thermal spas and aesthetic surgeries. Turkey has come to the forefront in medical tourism with competitive prices and successful operation rates, on top of its rich heritage as a cultural destination for tourists. It provides medical services to around 1.2 million tourists that come from Europe.
Foreign tourists who come to Turkey most commonly opt for aesthetic surgeries, hair transplantation, heart surgery, orthopedics, oncology, dental health and in vitro fertilization. Yakut said the number of British visitors coming to Turkey for medical tourism is increasing every year, increasing from a few thousand in 2010 to tens of thousands today. "Turkey is one of the top 10 countries where British citizens get medical treatment. With the pandemic nearing its end and Turkey's growing medical infrastructure and success in hotels and hospitality, its ranking will change in a short period of time. Turkey's target is making it to the top five.
With the healthineverywhere.com platform, we want to increase the medical tourism potential between the two countries," he said. Yakut noted that a group of doctors from the U.K. and Ireland would come to Turkey in March for training.
Certification & consultancy
The medical tourism certification meets the needs of healthcare providers and increases the level of trust in the industry on the part of medical tourists.
- Certification for HOSPITALSFind out more information about medical tourism certification benefits for inpatient hospitals.
- Certification for CLINICSFind out more information about medical tourism certification benefits for outpatient clinics.
- For medical touristsIf you consider going abroad to receive medical services please pay attantion to certification of healthcare providers.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions about international medical tourism certification
Medical tourism International certification "Patients International" is a set of key standards recognized in the international community in matters of interaction of healthcare providers with foreign patients and medical tourists.
Patients International certification is based on dozens of standards in eight groups: Strategy, Resources, Processes, Qualification, Transparency, Communication, Care and Marketing. The standards are formed on the basis of the best practices of healthcare providers from 11 countries participating in the international ranking of countries on medical tourism - Medical Tourism Index. The standards goals: to increase the number of medical tourists; to increase the Net Promoter Score and form a positive customer journey map.
Patients International certification provides two certification programs - for inpatient hospitals and outpatient clinics. This is due to the fact that hospitals, unlike outpatient clinics, have more complex business processes, and more standards are applied to them.
International medical tourism certification program "Patients International" has a flexible pricing policy. Firstly, the cost of certification of a hospital and an outpatient clinic is different. Also, the final cost is affected by the form of ownership of the medical center: public medical centers have a discount. You can learn more about the official price list on the website page for hospitals or clinics.
Patients International certification is an official corporate member of ISQua (International Society for Quality in Health Care), the most prestigious international organization in matters of quality standards and safety in healthcare. The methodology and expertise of ISQua formed the basis of Patients International.
