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Flow of medical tourism
Types of treatments and flow of general health checkup, complete medical checkup, and treatments
Treatment: From inquiry to visit
* Varying depending on the medical institution
Hearing of details of the inquiry and prior information
The patient conveys his/her identification information, treatment history, and details of the inquiry.
* The expenses are also confirmed if presented.
Contracting procedure
The patient, medical institution, and international medical coordination operator enter into a contract agreement.
- Visa application process:
- The patient asks the medical institution/international medical coordination operator to send a "Certificate from the medical institution about the planned medical services and references from a guarantor," which are required for patients to apply for the visa for medical stay.
When an international medical coordination operator is involved,
the international medical coordination operator arranges the accommodation, supports the patient during the stay, and contacts the medical institution on behalf of the patient.
Example of the standard testing and treatment flow
* Varying depending on the medical institution
Undergoing general health checkup and complete medical checkup and their results
* Varying depending on the medical institution
Visa application process
Complete medical checkup: General examination flow
- Interview and diagnosis
- Blood collection, urinalysis, blood pressure test, etc.
- X-ray examination, endoscopy, etc.
Other options
- Medical checkup of the brain - PET examination - Cardiac checkup - Gastric cancer screening, etc.
Reference: "Service Operation Manual of International Medical Coordinators, Ver. 2.0," Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
"Guidance for Hospitals on Accepting Foreign Patients" (FY2014), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
