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Offline karaokemark

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« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2011, 08:17:53 AM »



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« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2011, 15:36:25 PM »
When I visited the Devlet, back at the beginning of October, I was almost admitted and the thought filled me with anxiety as I was unsure what to expect as I have no experience of how the inpatient system in Turkey works.

After speaking to several other people, and realising that this was a common feeling amongst other ex-pats, I suggested to the newly formed Tourism Department at the hospital, that maybe they could offer a tour of the various departments to alleviate any fear of the unknown.

Erdal rang me yesterday to say he has just been given the go ahead, from the 'powers that be' at the Hospital to allow small groups to visit on predetermined dates.  I have offered to help to co-ordinate this.

If anyone therefore would like to join us on a tour of the outpatient, xray, ICU, inpatient wards etc, and to have any relevant questions answered, please PM me.

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« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2011, 10:54:50 AM »
Thank you to those people who have expresed interest in joining us for our tour of the hospital.  I have spoken again to the Tourism Department this morning and, all being well, we will have our first tour one day next week.

If anyone else wishes to join us, either next week, or on a later tour, do please PM me.  Thanks

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« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2011, 12:09:43 PM »
I have just returned from our first tour of the Devlet, which was conducted by Erdal, who was very informative and showed us around the Polyclinics, the Emergency Department, the various 'behind the scenes' offices, the Wards and finally, their new MRI scanner.  Erdal answered our many questions and I'm sure that, if anyone has any reservations about using the Turkish Health System, their minds would be completely put at rest by joining one of the future tours, which take about an hour.  
Please PM me if you would like any further information.

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« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2011, 21:35:25 PM »
3 things stuck in my mind after todays tour.

1: 65tl for an MRI scan - that's incredibly cheap for a machine that costs 650,000 euros & requires 2 members of staff to run.

2: 2 machines in the Bio Medical Science dept that do the specialist blood tests cost in excess of £1 million each.

3: They have 2 x 4 bedded rooms/wards exclusively for use by non Turkish citizens & all the staff allocated to those 8 beds will speak a degree of English.

Who says you need to go private to get the best equipment/treatment? In the UK the NHS does a fab job (imho) once you get into the system & bypass the red tape, Turkey is no different & the Tourism Dept will obviously help this process from the beginning.

Having been an outpatient at The Devlet (reported previously on this topic) I'd be happy to use them again for whatever I need in the future, touching wood I won't need them of course!

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« Reply #15 on: November 26, 2011, 07:14:16 AM »
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Originally posted by Fastlady

Thank you to those people who have expresed interest in joining us for our tour of the hospital.  I have spoken again to the Tourism Department this morning and, all being well, we will have our first tour one day next week.

If anyone else wishes to join us, either next week, or on a later tour, do please PM me.  Thanks



Thankyou for taking the time to arrange the visit and do the tour, although I did not go it's good to get feedback and know we can vivit the Devlet with confidence, should the need arise.
Mark and Carole

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« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2011, 07:26:22 AM »
Well, I am getting lots of enquiries from people wanting to do the tour so I think there will be several more coming up.  Will post soon with details of future dates.

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« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2011, 10:17:16 AM »
Another thank you and what a good idea. Although I have not yet used Devlet, this information is really helpful and I look forward to your next post regarding doing another tour which I would be very interestd in.  :) C

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« Reply #18 on: November 26, 2011, 10:30:04 AM »
Thank you Carol, have PMd you.

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« Reply #19 on: November 26, 2011, 12:06:05 PM »
Cheers I have replied  :) C




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