Agreed Gail, but when traveling alone, it is nice to have the security of medical care close at hand. Besides, just look at these, they are not your run of the mill facilities! (smile)
Belgium:
https://www.villacentopassi.com/fla/index.html
India:
https://hipresurfacingindia.com/New_Hip_Surgery_Facility.php
The brand new facility for overseas Hip Surgery Patients has been inaugurated. This has been named the "Platinum ward". Facilities here are custom built for Hip Surgery patients.
It includes the following:-
* Private suite with fully automated cot
* Easy access to Bath/ toilet which is customised for
Hip Surgery patients
* Wall mounted plasma TV with 50 channels & (Over 1,000 English DVD movies available for rent)
*All suites equipped with Laptops having cordless wi-fi internet connection so that it can be operated from the bed
*Extra couch for an accompanying person to sleep
*Kitchenette with microwave/ refrigerator/ Coffee maker
* 'Hip corridor'
for patients to practice walking after surgery
* Lounge to relax or receive visitors. This has an attached mini library
* Overseas patients office is situated within this facility for easy interaction and availability
Just saying anyone in that position that does not have insurance or the financial means to have surgery here, you can find top notch care with several incredible docs overseas and "not" be afraid.
HipPain