Travel planning
Travel from Canada is long and may require several connections. The patient should be medically fit to fly and should allow time for testing and observation. Check visa requirements and travel insurance exclusions.
Medical records
Records may be held by family physicians, provincial portals, specialists and imaging facilities. Request current diagnostic summaries and original imaging where relevant. Use a one-page chronology to reduce review delays.
Payment and insurance
Provincial health plans generally have limited reimbursement for elective overseas care. Private coverage varies. Obtain formal hospital documents and confirm requirements before paying.
Return-home follow-up
Arrange a Canadian physician to receive results and supervise ongoing care. Clarify how time-zone differences, laboratory testing and urgent questions will be handled after return.
What to prepare before enquiry
- Confirmed diagnosis and specialist notes
- Recent condition-specific tests and imaging reports
- Current medication and major medical history
- Preferred travel window and whether a companion will travel
- Your main treatment question and realistic goal