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What we do for you
A representative of Linda Briggs in Hungary will
assist you in finding
a specialist for the treatment you have requested, organise your consultations,
surgical pre-tests, surgery/treatment, and examinations and arrange for airport
transfer and medical appointments. The cost of this is included in the price of
your surgery.
Your medical health
You are required to have a medical check up which can either be done in
your own Country or, if required, our representative can arrange for this to be
done in Budapest. The type of check up will be defined by your surgeon and will
depend on the type of treatment you will be receiving. Treatment can not go
ahead without this check up. If the patient decides to have the medical
examination carried out in Hungary or provides results less than 48 hours old, prior to
treatment and this shows that the patient cannot have treatment due to medical
reasons they will be responsible for their own costs.
The Patient will be required to complete a comprehensive medical
questionnaire which will be passed to the surgeon/clinic. The information
contained therein will be treated as private and confidential and, if required,
returned to the Patient after successful completion of any treatment.
Your surgeon
The Contract for your treatment is between you and your surgeon/dentist.
We do not discuss or advise on any issues relating to medical, dental or other
treatments. The treatment between you and your medical professional must be
discussed with them although the representative of Linda Briggs organisation
will liaise with them on your behalf before your arrival and assist you in
compiling a list of questions you can ask at your consultation. The Linda
Briggs organisation acts solely in an advisory capacity between the Surgeon/Clinic and
Patient and does not have any medical qualifications.
Travel & Accommodation
You are required to arrange your own travel and accommodation, and if
required we can assist you in finding suitable accommodation but the costs of
these are paid separately by the Patient.
Aftercare
If you have any concerns about your aftercare, please contact your representative or Linda Briggs in the UK. You will be given precise advice and instructions
by the surgeon/clinic for your aftercare before leaving. We cannot be held responsible if you do not follow the aftercare instructions.
Under Hungarian medical practice law, any medical dispute must be
settled between the patient and the clinic/surgeon directly. If you have a problem, we will ask the clinic, surgeon or dentist to contact you directly.
Deposit
A deposit of £500
is required
when booking a surgery date.
Payment
The balance for your surgery will need to be paid 10 days prior to
treatment and paid to either Linda Briggs UK or Linda Briggs Hungary. All
monies are collected on behalf of the surgeon/dentist
Please note that any prices given, do not take into account any
unforeseen complication or the need to extend the patients stay in hospital or
in Hungary. You are encouraged to take out travel insurance for this purpose. See here http://www.lindabriggs.co.uk/insurance.htm
Cancellations
No one can force you to have surgery and you may wish to cancel your booking. The following applies:-
Flights.
once booked cannot be cancelled and refunds cannot be made. It is possible to suspend a flight ticket and use it at a later date. Charges apply from the airline for this. Check the type of ticket you have
Missed flights. If
you do miss your flight, then a new flight will have to be purchased at your own cost. It may be possible to re-schedule your surgery to a later date.
Delayed flights due to weather etc, We will make our best efforts to re-schedule your
surgery for another day once you have arrived, but cannot be held responsible if the surgeon is no longer available and it is necessary to organise your surgery for another time.
Hospital Fees. No charges will apply if you cancel more than
10 days before the surgery date. Cancellations less than 10 days notice, charges
will apply for any theatre time and nursing care reserved for your use at the hospital.
Refunds of monies paid. Refunds will be paid, subject to the above, there will also be an administration charge of £25
Cancellations
on medical grounds. Flights can generally be suspend for up to one year. Check with the flight company. Surgery can be re-scheduled for a later date without charges, if notified prior to procedural date. Supporting documentation may be required.
What
are the clinics like ?
We work with an ever growing number of newly renovated state- and privately-owned medical-, plastic
surgery- and dental clinics located throughout Budapest - some
within the hotels themselves.
The
hospitals and clinics are modern, hygienic and are equipped with state-of-the-art technology
and fully furnished, private, post-operative recovery rooms. Doctors, nurses
and the staff speak English and German and are there to take care of your
for the entire duration of your trip.
Where
can I stay while I'm in Budapest ?
All the
clinics are located within minutes traveling distance of the
downtown areas of Budapest, so you can freely choose to make
your own accommodations or we can help reserve for you either a hotel, B&
B or a fully furnished, modern apartment.
More extensive surgery requiring general anesthesia, will
require you to stay 24-48 hours at one of our clinics / hospitals, but you have the option of staying additional nights with full
nursing / medical care if you wish.
How
long should I stay ?
This depends on the treatment or surgery you're going to
have. We will advise you, initially, on
the recommended stay time for the surgery or treatment in question.
When you meet with your plastic surgeon /
cosmetic dentist for a personal consultation, you will be advised about the
continued length of treatment and the number of return visits required.
When booking flights,
we recommend that you always buy a ticket that can be changed in case you
need to extend your stay.
Dentistry:
Most dental work, including crowns, veneers and implants can be carried
out and completed within 6-7 days. If more extensive, combined treatments
are needed, you may need to stay up to 10 days. With dental implants, you
will need to return to Budapest for a second trip 3-4 months after the
implants are initially placed. Your second trip will also be for
approximately 6-10 days.
Plastic
Surgery: Traveling to Budapest for plastic surgery will
require you to stay anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks. We
recommend that you allow the maximum amount of time for rest and recovery
here before returning home. With many surgeries, complications can
develop in the 2nd and 3rd weeks; therefore, it's to your advantage to
stay as long as possible so your doctor can make a complete evaluation of
your health status, remove stitches and take care of any possibly
developing complications before you return home. You will be fully
informed on how to manage yourself thereafter.
Is
there anyway to shorten the amount of time I need to stay ?
Suture
removal at home - With most surgery, you
can shorten your stay time up to a week to ten days if a home doctor/nurse is able to provide you with the
appropriate suture removal and aftercare.
You
are required to have a medical check up which can either be done in your own
Country or, if required, our representative can arrange for this to be done in
Budapest. The type of check up will be defined by your surgeon and will depend
on the type of treatment you will be receiving. Treatment can not go ahead
without this check up. If the patient decides to have the medical examination
carried out in Hungary or provides results less than 48 prior to treatment and
this shows that the patient cannot have treatment due to medical reasons they will
be responsible for their own costs.
When
should I arrive ?
Since
all plastic surgery, whether done under general anesthesia or with
local anesthetic, requires that you have a few pre-tests, the best time to
arrive to Budapest is 1 night before your pre-tests or 2 nights before
your surgery. For dentistry, you have the choice to arrive either
the night before or the same day as your first appointment.
Accommodations
Airport/Clinic Transfers: We
will arrange to collect you from the airport and for your return. You
can pay us directly either before your arrival or while you are here. Hotels,
B&Bs need to paid in advance. Apartments can either be paid in advance or
in euro cash upon arrival. Transfer fees will be collected either in
advance or at the end of your trip before you leave.
Do I have to pay
anything up front ?
Upon
booking your surgery, we will ask for a £500 deposit. This can be taken over the telephone in the UK.. This
will automatically be deducted from the cost of your treatment. If
you want to transfer the costs of your treatments ahead of time, please
contact Linda.
What if I fall ill before I travel or I have a change in
my present health condition ?
Since there is risk to having any type of surgery and our
surgeons will only operate if you are determined to be in complete health. We
ask that you notify us immediately if you develop a fever or any other
important change such as a common cold, allergy, unexpected menstruation,
delayed menstruation, herpes infection or any other type of skin infection(ie. spots), especially in the area(s) to be operated as your operation may need to be
postponed to a more suitable time and date.
Please consult
with us about the best ways to prevent any delay in your treatments.
We cannot advise you about any medical issues and recommend
that you see your home doctor if you have any questions concerning your
suitability to undergo surgery.
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