Monday, 10 February 2014

How To Choose Stem Cell Treatment Centers

By Jayne Rutledge


With new clinics and the increasing number of stem cell treatment centers that are consistently coming up on a regular basis, it may be hard for a patient to decide which clinic to go to. Fortunately, there are many quality clinics where you can get good medical care. When choosing a transplant clinic, there are many factors which you should take into consideration so as to ensure you get well.

One of the best ways to find a good clinic is through referrals. Get information from other patients who have been treated at the clinic before. Their experience will help you decide whether you want to be treated at the clinic or not. In addition, get referrals from your healthcare provider. Your doctor knows some of the best clinics where you can get treated and they are familiar with your condition, so they are best placed to advise you.

Research more about the clinic and find out if their former patients have been able to recover and are doing well. A good clinic should have a high success rate of treating patients. The clinic should also have the capability of handling patients. This includes having the proper medical equipment and the right support staff. Knowing that you are in capable hands will help to boost your morale while in the hospital, as you know that there are high chances you will get better.

The location of the clinic is important. Clinics close to your home would be ideal if you want social support from your friends and family while you are undergoing treatment. In addition, a clinic closer to home will be quite convenient if you will require regular follow up care. On the other hand, if you find a good clinic which is located far from your home, you can consider getting treatment there. You can go with one or more of your family members for social support.

You can visit the clinic to check it out and familiarize yourself with it in preparation for your operation. This will give you an opportunity to review if staff members are useful and if quality care is provided to patients. You can take time to talk to some of the patients and staff at the center to find out how the clinic runs.

The clinic should have legal accreditation to provide care for patients with your condition. Check with the medical board in the country or state where the clinic is based to ascertain this. Also, the doctor whose care you will be under should have specialized in stem cell therapy.

Clarify with your insurance company whether they will cover the cost of the operation or not. If the insurer will cover the cost, they will let you know which clinics they cover. You will have to select a clinic from the list provided.

The operation can be quite costly, especially if you are paying out of pocket. Find out how much you are expected to pay and what specifically the cost covers. If you cannot afford to pay for the operation, ask if the clinic can provide you with financing. Some stem cell treatment centers are affiliated with financial institutions, which can extend you credit.




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