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| HEALTH & MEDICAL TOURISM : | The Preferred Health & Medical Destination |
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There are many advantages in choosing Malaysia for your private health and medical requirements. Medical charges and hospitalisation costs here are very competitive compared to those in many developed countries, and expertise ranks among the best in the world. For example, a normal cardiac bypass surgery (CABG) would cost in the region of USD6,000 - USD7,000. | 
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The favourable exchange rate of USD1.00 to MYR3.80 contributes further to make it an affordable destination. Another reason to consider Malaysia is the wide choice of state-of-the-art private medical centres available. These establishments are well-equipped and staffed to serve the healthcare needs of people from all over the world. |
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Medical specialists in the country are highly qualified professionals, and supported by well-trained Para-medical staff and sophisticated medical equipment. I Malaysia, ll private medical centres are approved and licensed by the ministry of Health. Most of the private medical centres have achieved certification for internationally recognised quality standards. For example, MS ISO 9002 or accreditation by the Malaysian Society for Quality of Health (MSQH). Most private medical centres in Malaysia offer comfortable | 
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and well-appointed accommodation, ranging from suites to private rooms for single occupancy or more. Room charges, inclusive of meals, vary between medical centres but remain at attractive level. |
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| State Of The Art Health & Medical Services |
In General, all private medical centres offer a range of state-of-the-art health and medical services, including Medical Screening Services, Diagnostic Services, Curative / Therapeutic Services and Dental Services. |
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Medical Screening Service Basic and Executive Screening, Well Men Screening (including prostate screening) and well Women Screening (including post menopause management). Diagnostic Services Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) which is the gold standard for imaging of the brain and spine, Endoscopic services for detection of ulcers and | 
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| cancers of the gastro-intestinal tract and biliary tract lesions, Ischaemic Heart Disease with Corony Angiography, Echocardiography and Nuclear Medicine - Isotope Perfusion Scans to detect perfusion defects resulting from blockage of the coronary arteries. |
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Curative / Therapeutic Services |
Repair of hernias, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) / Angioplasty, Haemodialysis and Lithotripsy for crushing renal stones, treatment of erectile dysfunction, Laparoscopic Cholecysthectomy, hip and knee replacement arthroplasty, Eye care, Cosmetic and anti-aging services, Dental services and state-of-the-art Cancer Therapy services (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, stereo tactic radio surgery, loco-regional chemotherapy and brachytherapy), Cardiac catheterisation facilities, Cytongenetic services and Interventional radiology | 
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services. In the field of cardiothoracic surgery, the Beating Heart Surgery technique offers a rapid process of healing whereby the patient is able to walk on the third day of the operation. |
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 | Dental Services Malaysia has a high standard of dental healthcare. Qualified dentists provide treatment at hospital and clinics with the focus on quality service customised to individual needs. The Malaysian Dentist Council is the governing body that assures the provision of quality dental healthcare, including the requirement to strictly adhere to procedures to eliminate cross-infection in all dental clinics. |
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Many dental clinics, including those in hospitals carry out current treatment modalities using modern equipment in a comfortable environment. Besides the basic dental services, other services provided are; |
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| HEALTH & MEDICAL TOURISM : | The Preferred Health & Medical Destination |
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