THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR A FOREIGNER SEEKING HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN TURKEY

THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR A FOREIGNER SEEKING HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN TURKEY

THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR A FOREIGNER SEEKING HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN TURKEY

Turkey holds a leading position in global health tourism, offering high-quality services in fields such as aesthetic and plastic surgery, jaw surgery, dental aesthetics, hair transplantation, cancer treatment, and physical therapy at a more affordable cost compared to other countries. The key factors behind this quality service include well-educated and successful physicians, luxurious and modern hospitals, and a service-oriented approach. Another crucial aspect of the sector's success is the provision of luxurious and high-quality accommodation and transfer services, with the positive contribution of agency firms playing a significant role in coordinating these elements.

The success of Turkey in the healthcare sector is widely recognized by individuals interested in the field. Health is considered the most important aspect of our lives in terms of quality, and any error or negligence in the process can lead to challenging consequences. Therefore, every step taken to benefit from healthcare services needs to be carefully considered.

Foreign patients in Turkey have the option to manage their treatment process either through health agency firms or by directly communicating with doctors. If you have a specific doctor in Turkey you wish to receive services from, you can directly reach out to them. If you can handle your accommodation and transfer needs through various methods, it is also possible to manage the process without the involvement of agency firms.

The purpose of this article is to guide foreigners who choose Turkey for healthcare services and wish to manage the process with agency firms by outlining the steps to be followed and the precautions to be taken for legal protection.

Here are some steps to consider when following the treatment process with an agency firm:

According to Turkish laws, a company wishing to establish a health tourism agency must first register with TURSAB (Association of Turkish Travel Agencies) as a Class A travel agency holding an operating license under Law No. 1618. You can verify whether the health tourism agency you are in contact with is registered with TURSAB by entering the company information on TURSAB's official website. This way, you can ensure that the company is qualified to provide services in this regard.

Make a contract with the relevant agency firm that includes information about the doctor you want to receive treatment from, details about the hospital where you will receive treatment, information about the hotel where you will stay, and the specifications of the vehicles you will travel with.

Make the agreed-upon service fee payment to the official company account specified in the contract.

Make payments against invoices.

Avoid making partial payments in cash and partial payments to the bank account. This could lead to claims in the future that you have not made the payment, causing difficulties in proving.

Keep all WhatsApp and email correspondences with the agency firm, payment receipts, and correspondences made through social media accounts until the process is completed.

Remember that the best decision is the one that will protect you throughout the process, before, during, and after. Providing you with a secure process is a source of pride for our experienced team. Please feel free to contact us.