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Health and foreign ministries are working to promote French healthcare abroad and cut red tape for foreigners. France wants to open its hospitals to private medical tourists. It will be a massive change for France, where the stretched healthcare system is usually asked to cut costs, rather than try to court new patients. Read More

Costs may be much higher but medical technologies are extremely advanced in France so you can expect top class treatment and the assurance that you are in very safe hands. There are good savings to be made, but it's not just about financial reward. Choosing to have dental treatment, cosmetic treatment on elective surgery in France means that you are opting for a wealth of medical experience and expertise, backed by a sound economy that provides the latest medical equipment and technology.

There are dramatic differences in hospitals in France so stick to the private tourist known hospitals and clinics. Top quality, affordable surgery is available in many excellent centres across France, not just in Paris. Private clinics are clean and welcoming and medical staff are often fluent in other languages, particularly English. With an outstanding healthcare system and some of the most superior surgeons in the world specialising in obesity, orthopaedic, cardiology and general surgery. France is difficult to beat as a medical tourism destination.

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Securing Your Money When You Travel

Carrying large amounts of cash is obviously unsafe in a foreign country. Also, be careful using your credit cards when you travel. Never give out your PIN, never let anyone else swipe your card and don't ever let anyone take your card out of your sight (example: at a restaurant). Make sure your cards are "Chip" enabled, require a PIN to use and carry in a wallet or case that shields the data from being scanned on the street.

Many clinics are no longer accepting personal checks, cash or travelers checks. Wire transfer and credit cards are your best bet however they can come with high bank fees per use internationally, variable exchange fees and lower daily spending limits when being used in a foreign country.

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