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Latest information for obtaining NHS funded medical treatment abroad
Written on 7 Dec, 2009 at 1:09 in NHS Funding Abroad | viewed 137 times | 0 Comments
Image via Wikipedia LATEST INFORMATION as at 1st December, 2009 As mentioned on NHS Choices, you should first discuss your plans with your doctor before you make any travel or medical arrangements. They will refer you to your local health commissioner who... (Continue reading)
France provides excellent after-care for coping with after-effects from treatment
Written on 7 Nov, 2009 at 17:40 in France | viewed 238 times | 0 Comments
Image via Wikipedia REHAB THE FRENCH WAY After they leave hospital, the French will often get their doctor to book them in to a spa for rehabilitation. In France they have been going to spas for centuries, and are serious about spa treatment... (Continue reading)
Cancer drugs cause problems at Immigration
Written on 7 Nov, 2009 at 15:03 in Travel | viewed 112 times | 0 Comments
Fingerprint image Wikipedia WATCH OUT WHEN TRAVELLING TO STATES If travelling to countries where fingerprint identification is required, particularly the States, and you are on CAPECITABINE (Xeloda), take a letter with you from your Oncologist confirming this. Roche (the makers) say Hand-foot syndrome... (Continue reading)
Insurance
Image via Wikipedia Travelling Abroad? You need travel insurance. For Europe, you will also need the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) issued in Britain to anyone qualifying for NHS treatment, and ALSO private medical insurance. Why? If you are taken ill in a... (Continue reading)
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