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Patient journey

Patients who have returned from treatment abroad

Coming home: post-op recovery and follow-up

The first week, month, and year after returning home — what's normal, what needs attention, and how to arrange ongoing care.

  1. Step 1 of 3

    Recognising Unsafe Clinic Practices

    Warning signs that a clinic may not meet basic safety standards, drawn from regulator reports and published case studies.

    Next: Post-Operative Care at a Distance

  2. Step 2 of 3

    Post-Operative Care at a Distance

    How follow-up care works when your surgeon is thousands of miles away, and what to arrange with a local doctor before you travel.

    Next: Revision Surgery: Rights and Options

  3. Step 3 of 3

    Revision Surgery: Rights and Options

    What happens when an overseas procedure needs revision — your clinical options, typical contractual rights, and practical considerations.