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The number of individuals heading outside of the UK to have private medical treatment such as a Heart Bypass is increasing. As long waiting lists on the NHS and costly private health care in the UK increase, the appeal of cheaper medical treatment aboard is on the up. Treatment can cost less than half what it does in the UK. The increase of MRSA also acts as a reason for individuals to seek overseas medical treatment as people feel that NHS hospitals are unsafe.

A full article can be found at The Sunday Times Health Pages

The Sunday Times included a matrix of 'where to go for your op' in this article and this includes treatment as follows:-

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*Average cost at a private medical clinic
^ Including treatment, Flights and Accommodation
~ Cost per valve

Source: Reva Health

Freedom Healthnet Ltd offers cost effective private health care that gives you the opportunity to obtain eligible in/day patient treatment aboard.

Our research shows that the cost of a heart bypass operation in the UK at a BUPA Hospital is between £13,000.00 and £16,175.00 therefore the price for the bypass shown above may be on the low side. Please see examples of our payouts below:-

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