I made my first visit to a Turkish hospital yesterday. I broke both ankles while I was visiting UK in April. I had all my records n xrays put on a CD.
I arrived late afternoon without an appointment,expecting to make one later this month. I went to the foreign desk and was greeted by the happy faced,smiley 'receptionists. I explained what the problem was and that UK hospital had advised me to attend to see an orthapedic consultant and arrange physio.
Lady asked for my passport and residency and said I was to pay 75lira,which I did. Then she says follow me, takes me to a consultant straight away. He looked at records and queried why I had crutches still. He sent me for another xray,another 75 lira. Again we went straight in, x rays on both feet. The receptionist stayed with me and translated the whole time. We then went back to consultant who gave me a clean Bill of health. Told me to forget the crutches, walk unaided,don't need physio as the walking I had done and swimming had helped. The pain would last for 4months after operation and swelling will take 12 months to go...So happy with the result, but also with the service received and the cleanliness of the hospital. Slik had been there with a middle ear infection when I was in UK,and had received the same excellent service with an ENT consultant. He had to go back 2 weeks later for a follow up,he expected to have to pay again,but it was all part of the treatment plan.
Yes,very impressed with Turkish medical system. Really puts your mind at rest.
