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| A ruling by the European Court of
Justice has paved the way for patients on long NHS waiting lists
to seek treatment within another EU country, with the Department
of Health to pay the bill. The ruling by the European Court
of Justice followed a case brought by two Dutch patients whose
government refused to pay for their necessary treatment abroad.
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| Most of the Operations and procedures
are carried out at the CLINIQUE CHIRURGICALE which is situated conveniently
in Calais France which affords easy access to all, Rail, road and
Ferry stations. Many of the Consultants and Surgeons at the clinique
have worked in Hospitals and Clinics in England and are familiar
with the procedures of the UK system |
Clinique Chirurgicale
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The objective of our business
is to provide a high quality and reliable service for our customers.
- We can arrange a completely tailored package for you.
- travel arrangements
- Accommodation for you (and a companion if requested)
- Escort from ferry or rail terminal to hotel and or clinic.
- Consultations with surgeons.
- All operations
- Post operative consultations and advice.
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Our I-Care Medicare team
of English speaking staff based in Calais can arrange everything
for you, and will assist in the completion of all necessary documents
for the consultations and operations. Your appointed surgeons will
advice on the best procedure for your operation and at which clinic
the operation will be conducted. If overnight stays at the clinic
are required then your stay will be as a private patient in comfortable
accommodation with full facilities. If you are traveling with a
companion they will be taken back to their hotel, and given any
assistance they may require to make their wait as comfortable as
possible, or alternatively they may share a private room with the
patient at the clinic for an additional moderate charge.
In most cases of cataract and glaucoma operations will be conducted
the following morning after your initial consultations, and you
will travel home later the same day or the following morning. Before
you leave the clinic you will be given any medication needed (usually
eye drops), a letter of referral for your own GP at home, and any
post operative information you may require.
If you wish to remain in France for a few days following the operation
for a short break or holiday our team will be able advice you on
local amenities and activities and can help with accommodation and
travel advice.
Our Aim is to make your stay and operation as comfortable
and enjoyable as possible.
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