Getting treatment abroad
- Which? essential check list before signing up to a surgery overseas
- The costs to expect and those expenses that might surprise you
- Beware of advice that doesn’t address the risks of medical treatment
- Your legal rights if treatment abroad goes wrong
What's in this guide
Planning procedures
If you’re considering treatment abroad, getting the right information is crucial
Costs of treatment
How much you’ll pay for medical treatment abroad varies widely across countries
Legal rights
Your rights are different overseas so check them out in your chosen country before you sign up for treatment abroad.
Our investigation
Companies offering medical treatment abroad don’t always follow best practice