In Sickness and in Debt
An investigation by the Ombudsman into the administration by the Health Service Executive of schemes that fund necessary medical treatment in the EU/EEA or UK (Under Section 4 of the Ombudsman Act 1980, as amended) - April 2023 Cross Border Directive scheme (CBD) Recommendations in relation to Qualifying Conditions Finding 1: Provision of information for those in receipt of EU/EEA state pensions Some people who complained to my Office were refused reimbursement for the cost of their treatment abroad as they were in receipt of a State benefit from another EU/EEA country. It is clear that the legislation surrounding...
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Fertility Treatment Options
Fertility treatment is a medical process that helps couples or individuals who are struggling to conceive. It involves various techniques and procedures that aim to increase the chances of getting pregnant. Fertility treatments are becoming more common as infertility rates are rising globally. In this blog, we will discuss some of the most popular fertility treatments, their benefits, and potential risks. Common Fertility Treatments Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): This is a procedure where sperm is placed directly into the uterus using a catheter. The sperm can come from a partner or a donor. IUI is usually recommended when the male partner...
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What is the recommended diet for a patient planning to have bariatric surgery?
Before undergoing bariatric surgery, patients are typically required to follow a specific pre-operative diet to help reduce the size of the liver and minimize the risk of complications during surgery. The exact pre-operative diet plan may vary depending on the type of bariatric surgery that is planned, as well as the specific requirements of the patient's surgeon and medical team. However, some general guidelines for a pre-operative bariatric surgery diet may include: High protein intake: Consuming protein-rich foods, such as lean meats, fish, eggs, low-fat dairy, and plant-based protein sources, can help maintain muscle mass and promote healing after surgery....
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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and what is the treatment?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that affects the hand and wrist. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes compressed or squeezed at the wrist. This nerve is responsible for providing sensation to the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers, as well as controlling some of the muscles in the hand. The symptoms of CTS can include pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the affected hand and wrist. The symptoms are often worse at night and can interfere with sleep. Over time, CTS can lead to muscle damage and loss of...
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The Benefits of Private Hospitals in Spain
Private hospitals in Spain offer a range of benefits to patients. Some of the key benefits are: Shorter wait times: Private hospitals have shorter wait times than public hospitals, which means you can receive treatment faster. Access to top-quality healthcare: Private hospitals in Spain have state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, and employ highly qualified medical staff. This means you can expect to receive top-quality healthcare. Personalized care: Private hospitals have a higher staff-to-patient ratio than public hospitals, which means you can expect more personalized care and attention More comfortable facilities: Private hospitals offer more comfortable facilities than public hospitals, including private...
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Fertility Issues? You’re not alone…
Fertility Issues…. ….It’s an issue not many people are comfortable talking about, but it is something that affects more people than you would think. Due to the private nature of the subject, its not something we openly discuss. This can lead people to assuming they are the only ones having difficulty and may lead to feelings of shame or inadequacy. But this shouldn't be the case. In today’s world this is becoming something that affects more and more people. Both a combination of our lifestyles, pollution and the trend to delay having children while pursuing our careers, have created a...
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Investment Opportunities
Surgery Now is actively seeking a financial services partner to help our thousands of Irish clients. Surgery Now is a private company, based in Spain and in Ireland. From a standing start and through the tough pandemic, we've emerged as the answer to thousands, maybe tens of thousands of Irish people's problems. We aim to help distressed patients who are on long medical waiting lists. Historically, the company has not sought external investment, and we are not looking for that now. We prefer to grow organically by reinvesting the profits into our logistics in Spain and getting the word...
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Cross Border Directive for health care abroad.
Surgery in our new Spanish hospital is just some paperwork away! Since the Cross Border Directive made the news in Ireland a couple of weeks back, here is Surgery now, we are replying to hundreds of emails asking a version of the same question? Can I really get health care abroad through the Cross Border Directive? The simple answer is YES! Here’s how it works for Surgery in Spain. In 2011 the European Parliament in Brussels introduced the EU Directive on cross-border healthcare. This is far from “the brand new health care abroad scheme”...
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New hospital in Spain treating Irish patients on medical waiting lists.
Irish clients are taking full advantage of the Health Care abroad options in Spain. Many Irish patients are flocking to Spain and it is not just for the sunnier weather. In a new type of medical tourism, Irish patients are coming to Spain as part of the EU Cross Border Directive. With the plan, the HSE covers the price of treatment up to the cost it would be in Ireland. Almost 600 patients have been approved by the HSE and Surgery now for treatment already in 2022. The Cross Border Directive is a statutory scheme which has been...
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SKIP THE LONG MEDICAL WAITING LISTS IN IRELAND
Surgery Now Works For You. Spain is currently the best alternative to waiting years for your surgery that exists. Almost all procedures are covered. Top-level medical care. Costs are usually FULLY covered by the Cross border directive, a European Union plan. Surgery can be done in days. (generally, we recommend a couple of weeks waiting time). We coordinate with the HSE, your GP, consultant in Spain etc. Additional services like holiday dialysis and physiotherapy are included too. Surgery now takes care of everything for you, both in Spain and in Ireland. Speak to the Spanish consultant in advance. Having...
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Surgery Now. What do we do?
What exactly does Surgery Now do? Very often, clients ask obvious questions when they call us. What exactly can Surgery Now do for me? These are patients who are on a medical waiting list back in Ireland and they need help. Sometimes the answer we give is too good to be true. We arrange everything for your surgery in Spain. Everything. Here is a list of the specific services. I'm quite sure there is more, including ordering pizza for a patient who wanted Dominos for their post-op meal; taking a patient to buy gifts for the grandkids; sometimes...
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A real example of how surgery in Spain works.
You can be like Seamus and get yourself off the Irish medical waiting list. A client of ours allowed us to use the reply to this very common enquiry that we received just a few weeks ago. May 2022 Dear Surgery Now, My name is Seamus Txxxxy from Edenderry, Co Offaly. I’ve been in bad pain for almost 14 months now and my GP said that I have at least 18 months wait on the HSE list. My friend went to Spain for Surgery in December of 2021. (James HXXX). I understand the idea of the cross-border directive and he...
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IMED; The new private Hospital, Valencia.
Irish clients taking advantage of IMed, Valencia, Spain. IMED Valencia is a general hospital with all the medical specialities, serving Irish clients. It is now possible for Irish people on medical waiting lists to attend one of the world’s top clinics. The project is fully supported by the HSE and Surgery Now. The new, 5-star private hospital is located at the start of the track of Ademuz in the town of Burjassot. The IMED Valencia hospital can be found specifically on the junction of V-35 and the Ronda Norte. The location gives service to the town of Burjassot and the...
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Why Surgery Now, needs to be done…. NOW!
There has never been a better time to book your surgery in Spain. Here is our Spanish office we speak to hundreds of Irish clients every week. These people are generally in pain and they require a solution. In Spain, we have the solution. Irish people can skip the long delays in the HSE, come to Spain and have surgery in Weeks rather than years. Think about how fantastic that is. You’d imagine once the patient’s GP likes the idea, the family are on board, they’ve spoken to Liam or another team member here and they agree that it makes...
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Staffing problems causing longer waiting times for surgery.
Waiting lists in Ireland are getting longer, not shorter. The HSE has recently told us that staffing issues are the big problem in ever-increasing waiting times for relatively straightforward procedures; Cataract surgery, hips, knees, and even weight loss surgery can be carried out through the HSE for free in Spain. The reason for increased waiting times is that they simply don't have the staff numbers in Ireland. A decade ago, Spanish staff went to Ireland to work. They were attracted by the way of life, the culture, and the relatively high wage compared to the cost of living; rent,...
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You can help to get a loved one off the medical waiting list.
Many people feel helpless but now you can take practical, real help. Under a scheme operated by the HSE, the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive, patients in the Republic of Ireland waiting for procedures are fully entitled to avail of treatment in Spain. The standard of medical care in Spain is widely considered to be “five stars”. You can help get your friend or family member over to Spain and in front of a consultant in DAYS rather than YEARS! How big is the problem of waiting lists in Ireland? Professor Rónán Collins, a consultant physician in geriatric and...
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Surgery Now are introducing Irish clients to Robotic procedures.
IMED Valencia performs the first knee prosthesis implantation by robotic surgery. Our Valencia partner, Imed is proud to announce the success of the latest technology for Irish patients; Omnibotics. This robot-assisted system features next-generation technology designed to provide the surgeon with greater precision in implant placement. It is also famed for optimal control of ligament balance in total knee arthroplasty surgeries. As a result of this, Irish patients will achieve greater satisfaction and less pain after their surgery. The HSE refunds the cost of the procedure in FULL. The OMNIBotics® System is the result of more than 10 years...
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Cataract surgery in Spain.
Thousands of Irish clients are booking appointments to come to Spain to avail of the Cross Border Directive scheme. Cataract surgery in Spain can be totally FREE to our Irish patients. Why wait around in Ireland for cataract surgery? We speak to Irish patients daily. Some of them have been waiting 2 years for surgery. We have a number of questions we ask them; Can you see well enough to safely do your job? Can you safely drive? Any problems reading or watching television? Do bright lights make it more difficult to see? Is it difficult to cook, shop, take...
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Surgery Now attends the Seniors live exhibition in Dublin.
Surgery Now promises surgery in as little as ten days. Irish people are skipping the long waiting times. (and it's a totally FREE service) Last weekend April 22-24th saw our first ever exhibition in Ireland. We were in the RDS as part of the Seniors live exhibition there. We shared the exhibition with other firms offering products and services specifically for the older generation. For example Care Choice was offering information on care homes (maybe even for people who need care having had surgery abroad!); Home Plus were discussing Equity Release with clients; Kingsbridge private hospital in Belfast were discussing...
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