November 15th, 2007 
Deepak Low cost treatment in India Super bug infections and long hospital waiting times are one of the main reasons why one- third of the patients go abroad, including India. Fear of contracting a fatal superbug and long hospital waiting times in United Kingdom are turning India into a popular destination for British health tourists who get comparatively cheaper and better treatment there. Wire money online to India with Xoom.com for as low as $4.99. Cost was another reason given for seeking treatment overseas, according to the survey, carried out by the information service Treatment Abroad. Indian hospitals charge 20 to 50 per cent less than private British clinics. In Chennai, a single knee replacement can cost 4,200 pounds, compared with 9,500 pounds in Britain, says a study. A number of hospitals in India screen patients for MRSA, which they would treat before any surgery. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that Britain will adopt a similar policy within the year. Screening of emergency admissions could be in place within three years. Indian Medical tourism industry is showing consistent growth. Due to more cases of infections in UK hospitals, around 33% percent patients are going abroad for treatment. Indian hospitals provide good treatments at much lower cost. After the outbreak of superbug in United Kingdom, the figures are expected to rise further. A survey revealed that the lower cost and better treatment with no waiting makes one third of Britons going abroad for treatment. Medical tourism in India is increasing at 15 percent per year. Indian government is promoting health tourism and hospitals are directed to take special care of patients and to provide better services. Health tourism industry in India is expected to grow up-to 1.1 billion pounds by year 2011. Another destination for British patients is Spain. Spain is on forefront for fertility treatments. Other nations providing medical services to increasing Britons include The Netherlands and Belgium.
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