Comments on: Medical Tourism in Asia – Boost your Healthcare and Reap the Cost Savings! http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/ Life is what you make it! Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:47:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Yeoh Boon Pin http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-46528 Yeoh Boon Pin Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:52:51 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-46528 Hi There, This website a good source of information about medical tourism in Asia especially from neutral perspective - well done. I have been quite interested in this Medical tourism topic for about a year now and what I've noticed lately is that many countries are trying to jump in the bandwagon of becoming the preferred Medical Tourism hub. To encourage international networking we have decided to come out with the event called the ASIA MEDICAL TOURISM & WELLNESS CONGRESS 13th-14th May 2010 @ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.. www.glow2010.com For those who are really into medical tourism - do come by and visit... Cheers Boon Hi There,

This website a good source of information about medical tourism in Asia especially from neutral perspective – well done.

I have been quite interested in this Medical tourism topic for about a year now and what I’ve noticed lately is that many countries are trying to jump in the bandwagon of becoming the preferred Medical Tourism hub.

To encourage international networking we have decided to come out with the event called the ASIA MEDICAL TOURISM & WELLNESS CONGRESS 13th-14th May 2010 @ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.. http://www.glow2010.com

For those who are really into medical tourism – do come by and visit…

Cheers
Boon

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45866 Chris Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:47:50 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45866 I hope so, <strong>Angioplasty</strong>. :-/ I hope so, Angioplasty.

]]> By: Angioplasty http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45859 Angioplasty Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:09:00 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45859 Chris I think you're doing fine. From what i gathered you seem to know what you're doing. Chris I think you’re doing fine. From what i gathered you seem to know what you’re doing.

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45586 Chris Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:12:53 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45586 <strong>Sunny</strong>, nothing wrong with being systematic, that's actually one thing why I like Singapore (my home away from home) so much. Very systematic and organized, everything works, no corruption and on top of that - the better weather! It's like a much better Germany. :D Myself I used to be pretty systematic, but found out that it causes me to worry too much. Guess it started, since I moved to Asia about 6 years ago - I slowly changed and nowadays take things pretty much as they come along. I don't bring air- or water purifier, no UV sticks, I use insect cream against mosquitoes, sometimes Baygon in a room to spend the night. My environmental footprint is probably still lower than anyone who owns a car. Will drink from plastic bottles and eat lot's of local food from small road stalls or small shops. I don't care about the US government and their terror warnings (more rely on news from other travelers) and the network of friends is only growing while traveling. Tend to not rely on them too much though, as I don't like asking favors except in emergency situations. But hey - everyone is different! It's good that we are all kinds of people, makes the world more colorful, right? ;-) Sunny, nothing wrong with being systematic, that’s actually one thing why I like Singapore (my home away from home) so much. Very systematic and organized, everything works, no corruption and on top of that – the better weather! It’s like a much better Germany.

Myself I used to be pretty systematic, but found out that it causes me to worry too much. Guess it started, since I moved to Asia about 6 years ago – I slowly changed and nowadays take things pretty much as they come along.

I don’t bring air- or water purifier, no UV sticks, I use insect cream against mosquitoes, sometimes Baygon in a room to spend the night. My environmental footprint is probably still lower than anyone who owns a car. Will drink from plastic bottles and eat lot’s of local food from small road stalls or small shops. I don’t care about the US government and their terror warnings (more rely on news from other travelers) and the network of friends is only growing while traveling. Tend to not rely on them too much though, as I don’t like asking favors except in emergency situations.

But hey – everyone is different! It’s good that we are all kinds of people, makes the world more colorful, right?

]]> By: Sunny http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45582 Sunny Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:58:20 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45582 http://halftimeadventurer.blogspot.com/ More info on insurance http://halftimeadventurer.blogspot.com/

More info on insurance

]]> By: Sunny http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45580 Sunny Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:09:25 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45580 Hi Chris, As long as you make informed decisions about whether you want to be insurer-insured or self-insured, the choice is up to each individual. But please go for annual screenings even if you feel you are young and healthy. Sometimes, the conditions may not have early symptoms. I wonder if you are concerned about the environmental pollution as a frequent traveler. Do you bring along a water- or air-purifier? Do you have a UV stick for sterilizing liquid drinks and soups? Do you have insects repellents? Do you read the travel advice from US govt's website to be updated about terrorism? Do you have a network of friends around the city you will visit who can assist you if something goes wrong? I'd guess that these are concerns that nomads like you would have? I am a very systematic person. Haha, as you can see from my postings. So I plan everything before I do something. Hi Chris,
As long as you make informed decisions about whether you want to be insurer-insured or self-insured, the choice is up to each individual. But please go for annual screenings even if you feel you are young and healthy. Sometimes, the conditions may not have early symptoms.

I wonder if you are concerned about the environmental pollution as a frequent traveler. Do you bring along a water- or air-purifier? Do you have a UV stick for sterilizing liquid drinks and soups? Do you have insects repellents? Do you read the travel advice from US govt’s website to be updated about terrorism? Do you have a network of friends around the city you will visit who can assist you if something goes wrong? I’d guess that these are concerns that nomads like you would have?

I am a very systematic person. Haha, as you can see from my postings. So I plan everything before I do something.

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45573 Chris Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:01:29 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45573 <strong>Sunny</strong>, you really have some good points here and I don't want to deny that. It's just that for some people (including me) insurances are a strange concept. I'm not the youngest and healthiest, but I think that I can manage the money spent for an insurance better than they would do. Also I believe strongly in self assessment and medication, having being used as a test rabbit from countless doctors before already. Medical Tourism is another answer to be in charge of your own health. You mentioned Hep-A and I'm aware of <a href="http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/11/19/keeping-up-to-date-with-hepatitis-vaccination-in-india/" rel="nofollow">that example</a> also. Certainly, the older you get, the more difficult it will be to stay of good health, cover your health costs and have your finances predictable - like you said. But I believe that you can't insure all eventualities, life just doesn't work like that. Long-term care and disability income? I would prefer the golden bullet if it comes to that. Travel Insurance? Why? I either travel or I don't, why insure that. Critical illness - maybe. But what good is the money, if you are critically ill. ;-) Okay okay, I agree that insurances might get more important, the older you are. For now, in my mid 30's and of reasonable manageable health, I feel that I don't need one. Prefer to self-medicate if necessary and do medical checkups when in a country with good value for money. But surely - that is not a solution for everyone, you have to sleep sound at night and don't be afraid of getting financially bankrupt due to your illnesses. Sunny, you really have some good points here and I don’t want to deny that. It’s just that for some people (including me) insurances are a strange concept. I’m not the youngest and healthiest, but I think that I can manage the money spent for an insurance better than they would do. Also I believe strongly in self assessment and medication, having being used as a test rabbit from countless doctors before already.

Medical Tourism is another answer to be in charge of your own health. You mentioned Hep-A and I’m aware of that example also. Certainly, the older you get, the more difficult it will be to stay of good health, cover your health costs and have your finances predictable – like you said.

But I believe that you can’t insure all eventualities, life just doesn’t work like that. Long-term care and disability income? I would prefer the golden bullet if it comes to that. Travel Insurance? Why? I either travel or I don’t, why insure that. Critical illness – maybe. But what good is the money, if you are critically ill.

Okay okay, I agree that insurances might get more important, the older you are. For now, in my mid 30′s and of reasonable manageable health, I feel that I don’t need one. Prefer to self-medicate if necessary and do medical checkups when in a country with good value for money.

But surely – that is not a solution for everyone, you have to sleep sound at night and don’t be afraid of getting financially bankrupt due to your illnesses.

]]> By: Sunny http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45569 Sunny Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:41:09 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45569 Just to add on to the above points, when I retire like you had done, I shall be traveling most time, and with such a lifestyle, there are additional health risks. In fact, Travel Medicine is a discipline in its own rights; some doctors specialize in it. When we travel to especially 3rd world countries, the air, water, environment, food and people may not be as healthy. You may not be aware of a few facts. Certain insects can cause viral or bacterial infections and these infections may even cause infection of your brain, which then leads to neurological and muscular impairment. The toxins in polluted water, buildings and air may increase your risks in a variety of diseases, such as lung cancer. Of course, flu can become more fatal if they mutate and it may lead to serious infections of the lungs. Dirty food may lead to Hep A infections which may be damaging to the liver. So, when I retire, I certainly don't want to tie down my finances by keeping extra emergency cash to self-insure against these. Id rather be insured. Of course, I shall go for medical screening regular also to detect preventable fatal diseases like cancer and chronic diseases like diabetes (which usually develop from a pre-diabetic stage that is not well-managed). I am fortunate that I have none of these diseases and that I am insured. Lastly, given that the world is not always peaceful, I will also be insured under a Travel Insurance that covers War and Full Terrorism. In case there is some terrorist attack, kidnap, travel-related sicknesses, strikes, loss of money (theft and robbery), delays in flights, I can still make a claim. I will continue to be insured when I retire for: 1) hospital and surgical bills 2) critical illnesses 3) travel insurance 4) long term care and disability income. Just to add on to the above points, when I retire like you had done, I shall be traveling most time, and with such a lifestyle, there are additional health risks. In fact, Travel Medicine is a discipline in its own rights; some doctors specialize in it. When we travel to especially 3rd world countries, the air, water, environment, food and people may not be as healthy. You may not be aware of a few facts. Certain insects can cause viral or bacterial infections and these infections may even cause infection of your brain, which then leads to neurological and muscular impairment. The toxins in polluted water, buildings and air may increase your risks in a variety of diseases, such as lung cancer. Of course, flu can become more fatal if they mutate and it may lead to serious infections of the lungs. Dirty food may lead to Hep A infections which may be damaging to the liver. So, when I retire, I certainly don’t want to tie down my finances by keeping extra emergency cash to self-insure against these. Id rather be insured. Of course, I shall go for medical screening regular also to detect preventable fatal diseases like cancer and chronic diseases like diabetes (which usually develop from a pre-diabetic stage that is not well-managed). I am fortunate that I have none of these diseases and that I am insured. Lastly, given that the world is not always peaceful, I will also be insured under a Travel Insurance that covers War and Full Terrorism. In case there is some terrorist attack, kidnap, travel-related sicknesses, strikes, loss of money (theft and robbery), delays in flights, I can still make a claim. I will continue to be insured when I retire for:
1) hospital and surgical bills
2) critical illnesses
3) travel insurance
4) long term care and disability income.

]]> By: Sunny http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45568 Sunny Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:22:18 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45568 Hey, Chris, if you haven't got an insurance, do think it over. It's really important your finance (expenses) be predictable if you have retired. Predictability can only be achieved if your expenses (eg premium) is more or less foreseeable. If you are not insured, your expenses cannot be predictable. As you age, and especially when you cross 50, conditions like hypertension, diabetes, high bad cholesterol and slipped disc may occur. And these are fairly common. Once you have ANY of these, other serious conditions may follow. These may be heart surgery or organ transplant or, worse, kidney dialysis, which can cost US$2k/m for life. Without an insurance, you are exposing yourself to countless uncertainties that may include US$2k for dialysis on top of whatever expenses you have now. For me (it's a personal view) I want as much predictability as I could of course without it being too costly. I'd rather pay US$20-100/m (not above this range for someone below 50) for a good insurance than to risk carrying these risks myself. Hey, Chris, if you haven’t got an insurance, do think it over. It’s really important your finance (expenses) be predictable if you have retired. Predictability can only be achieved if your expenses (eg premium) is more or less foreseeable. If you are not insured, your expenses cannot be predictable. As you age, and especially when you cross 50, conditions like hypertension, diabetes, high bad cholesterol and slipped disc may occur. And these are fairly common. Once you have ANY of these, other serious conditions may follow. These may be heart surgery or organ transplant or, worse, kidney dialysis, which can cost US$2k/m for life. Without an insurance, you are exposing yourself to countless uncertainties that may include US$2k for dialysis on top of whatever expenses you have now. For me (it’s a personal view) I want as much predictability as I could of course without it being too costly. I’d rather pay US$20-100/m (not above this range for someone below 50) for a good insurance than to risk carrying these risks myself.

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45555 Chris Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:25:45 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-45555 <strong>Sunny</strong>, ah so! I mean I can agree with you, if Health Insurance is what I'm looking for. However, as long as you are young and healthy, I believe you can do fine without Health Insurance and pay for health issues out of your pocket. I lived with countless (forced) insurances most part of my life and I paid with an arm and a leg for something I never needed. What could I have done with all that wasted money! Of course, IF the big health problem kicks in, you would have to fork out a bigger amount. But if you have saved and invested the saved amount before-hand, you can do better also than insurance companies. After all - insurance is a safety concept. And it's also safe to say, that in the end we will be all dead, insurance or not. ;-) Sunny, ah so! I mean I can agree with you, if Health Insurance is what I’m looking for.

However, as long as you are young and healthy, I believe you can do fine without Health Insurance and pay for health issues out of your pocket.

I lived with countless (forced) insurances most part of my life and I paid with an arm and a leg for something I never needed. What could I have done with all that wasted money! Of course, IF the big health problem kicks in, you would have to fork out a bigger amount. But if you have saved and invested the saved amount before-hand, you can do better also than insurance companies. After all – insurance is a safety concept. And it’s also safe to say, that in the end we will be all dead, insurance or not.

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