It depends on the type and control of the chronic condition, the medications you use and the treatment being considered. Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension or heart disease should be disclosed during the application. Medical suitability must be determined by the relevant physician after individual review.
Ask why the treatment is recommended, what alternatives are available, the important risks, expected recovery, hospital stay and follow-up plan, and what may happen if you do not proceed. Also ask when you may safely return home and how follow-up will be managed. Ask for clarification whenever something is unclear.
Consider the healthcare provider’s current authorization status, the treating physician’s qualifications, proposed treatment, important risks and alternatives, total expected cost, required length of stay and follow-up arrangements. Check in writing what is included in the quotation and avoid deciding only on price or promotional claims.
You can submit your request through the contact form or other contact channels listed on the Istanbul Medical Service website. If you already have medical reports or test results, sharing them can help an appropriate healthcare provider perform a preliminary evaluation. The next steps can then be coordinated according to your request.
Yes. Bring an adequate supply of your regular medications in their original packaging, together with an up-to-date medication list and, where possible, your prescription or physician documentation. Do not stop, start or change any medication on your own. Medicines that may affect surgery, including anticoagulants, must be reviewed by the treating physician.