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THE TREATMENT REGISTRY

First-time researchers

Starting your medical-tourism research

If you've just begun considering treatment abroad, this 5-guide path covers the basics: what medical tourism actually is, when it makes sense, and the verification baseline.

  1. Step 1 of 3

    First-Time Medical Tourist: A Complete Checklist

    Everything you need to know before travelling abroad for medical or dental treatment, from choosing a clinic to arranging follow-up care at home.

    Next: Understanding JCI Accreditation: What It Means and What It Doesn't

  2. Step 2 of 3

    Understanding JCI Accreditation: What It Means and What It Doesn't

    A factual guide to JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation — the most widely recognised international hospital quality standard.

    Next: How to Verify a Surgeon's Credentials by Country

  3. Step 3 of 3

    How to Verify a Surgeon's Credentials by Country

    A country-by-country guide to checking whether a surgeon is properly licensed and in good standing in the ten main medical tourism destinations.