History of Medical Tourism in India and Modern techniques

History of Medical Tourism in India

Medical treatment facilities available in India have been well known to the world since ancient times. Ayurveda is a process of natural healing and naturopathy has been the trademark of Indian Medical tours. Travelers from different parts of the world have visited Kerala to attain the unique Ayurveda treatments that are only available in Kerala.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, there was a slow and steady growth of the modern system of medicine in India, starting with the arrival of European Christian missionaries in South India in the 17th century. In 1664 at Chennai, the British opened the first modern hospital for soldiers and, in 1688, another for the civilian population. Organized medical training began with the opening of the first medical college in Calcutta in 1835, followed by a school in Mumbai in 1845 and one in Chennai in 1850.

Since independence, considerable progress has been achieved in the promotion of health in India. Though the public sector is not expanding its healthcare services, private, co-operative and other non-profit organizations have started hospitals and are providing medical services to the public. Moreover, the Government of India is taking other steps to improve healthcare. For example, the Government has, from time to time, appointed various committees to address the pervasive problems in the healthcare sector. In addition, it has demonstrated a strong commitment to population control, including the implementation of family planning programs geared towards controlling the population.

In the year 2006, the quality council of India, through the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) has come out with hospital standards that are applicable to Indian hospitals. The likelihood of an insurance boom in the healthcare sector and the potential for health tourism are important reasons for accrediting the hospitals. Therefore, accreditation and quality health service will be the main agenda of hospitals in the years to come.

Over the last few decades India, especially Kerala had made tremendous achievements in the Medical industry. We are now in a position to cure and to provide any such advanced surgical and health care treatments cost-effectively. Today thousands of foreigners from the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and other countries travel to India in search of these unique Ayurveda treatments and high-end medical facilities to get relief from their illnesses.Medical tourism is a growing sector in India. In mid–2020, India's medical tourism sector was estimated to be worth US$ 5–6 billion. In 2017, 495,056 patients visited India to seek medical care. As per the reports, most of the medical tourist arrivals in India were from Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, and SAARC region. India also receives significant number of medical tourists from Australia, Canada, China, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.The city of Chennai has come to known as the healthcare capital of India.

Indian Government Efforts to encourage medical tourism

To encourage applications and ease the travel process for medical tourists, the government has expanded its e-tourism VISA regime on February 2019, to include medical visas. The maximum duration of stay under this visa is 6 months. Since 30 August 2019, foreigners can receive any medical treatment in India with the exception of organ transplants without a medical visa.

Updated Technologies in India for healthcare Industry

India’s health care sector has a lot going for it on several fronts. Government also push health care providers to embrace electronic medical records for enabling artificial intelligence (AI) to extract insights from patient data to deliver better treatment. The availability of telecom bandwidth is making medical expertise reach underserved rural markets through telemedicine and tele-consulting programs, delivered over mobile phones.

The Indian government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative is encouraging domestic manufacture of medical devices and helping lower the prices patients pay for products such as stents and implants, which in the past were imported. At the same time, in India the policy environment and regulators need to accommodate technological interventions such as the growth of online pharmacies with the requisite controls in place, according to the panelists. Modern Medical Equipments that Indian Hospitals have these days which made comfortable treatment for patients like:

Diagnostic Equipment

Diagnostic medical equipment is any type of equipment or tools used in a hospital setting for the sole purpose of diagnosing a patient’s condition. Below are some of the most common types of diagnostic equipment used in laboratories and medical clinics:

Medical imaging machines – Medical imaging is a type of technology that is used to create visual representations of the human body’s interior. The visual image produced by the equipment is used for clinical analysis and medical intervention. There are many medical imaging equipment, such as radiography (X-ray machine), computed tomography (CT scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan), ultrasound, and echocardiography, to name a few. Aside from medical imaging machines, there are other medical devices used for diagnosing patients. Some examples include patient scales, stethoscopes, dopplers, and pulse oximetry.

This type of medical equipment is used mainly for providing therapeutic benefits for certain conditions or illnesses. There are several types of durable medical equipment such as the following:

• Manual wheelchairs or electric wheelchairs
• Hospital beds
• Walkers, crutches, canes (or any similar type of mobility assistive equipment)
• Traction equipment
• Pressure mattresses
• Insulin pumps
• Breast pumps
• Nebulizers
• Patient Lifts
• Bili lights and blankets
• Kidney machines
• Stationary or portable oxygen tanks
• Oxygen Concentrators Ventilators

Treatment Equipment

Treatment equipment is any type of medical device or tool that is designed to treat a specific condition. It utilizes modern technology in order to address any abnormalities to restore function in the affected organs or tissues within the body. Below are common examples of medical treatment equipment that you will find in hospitals and clinics:

Infusion Pumps – This type of treatment equipment is used in a hospital setting. It is designed to infuse medication, fluids, and other forms of treatment to the patient’s circulatory system. This machine is used intravenously but you can also find epidural or arterial infusions. This machine is reliable because it injects controlled amounts of fluids into the patient’s system over a given period of time.

LASIK Surgical Machines – The use of LASIK technology is used primarily for the treatment of eye conditions. It is designed for use on patients suffering from myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism.

Medical Lasers – The laser is a revolutionary technology introduced in the medical field for the treatment of various medical conditions. It is a device that emits a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation for clinical applications. These wavelengths vary when it comes to energy level and pulse duration. These settings are to be determined by the attending physician during treatment.

Life Support Equipment

As the name implies, life support equipment are those medical devices intended to maintain the bodily function of a patient. Without life support, it will be difficult for the patient’s organ systems to function on their own. There are a variety of life support machines in the medical field today, such as the following:

Heart-lung Machines – Also known as cardiopulmonary bypass (CB) devices, this type of equipment temporarily functions as the heart or lungs of a patient during surgery. It facilitates in the circulation of blood and oxygen throughout the patient’s body. It is known as a form of extracorporeal circulation.

Medical Ventilators – This type of device is designed to move breathable air in and out of the lungs. It is used on patients who have difficulty breathing, or who are incapable of delivering an adequate supply of oxygen throughout the body. There are two types of medical ventilators. One is hand-operated using a bag valve mask. The other is run and operated by a computer. You will find this machine used in intensive care unit patients or home care patients.

Dialysis Machine – Dialysis is the method of removing excess solutes or toxins from the blood. It is used on people whose kidneys have been damaged and are incapable of performing these functions. It is a type of renal replacement therapy. Dialysis machines are essential for those who have kidney damage or lost kidney function.

Incubators – An incubator is a medical apparatus used for neonatal intensive care. It is designed to mimic the environmental conditions suitable for newborn babies. It is often used in conjunction with a few other medical equipment such as an oxygen hood and ventilator.

Medical Laboratory Equipment

The use of medical laboratory equipment is often seen in medical clinics or diagnostic laboratories. These types of equipment are intended for the analysis of blood, urine, genes, and other biological material. Below are the most common examples of medical laboratory equipment used in the medical field:

• Blood gas analyzers
• Chemistry analyzers
• Blood collection supplies
• Electrolyte analyzers
• Differential counters
• Drug testing analyzers
• Coagulation analyzers
• Hematology analyzers
• Urinalysis analyzers
• Microbiological systems

As medical technology continues to develop, you can expect that there will be more types of medical equipment emerging. This is good news to patients who can expect quality medical care and diagnosis utilizing the latest in medical technology. Health care innovation in India could serve as a global model for a shift from treating the sick to preventive care and wellness, given the size of its underserved populations, they said.

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