"Overseas, Under the Knife"

Recently, many Americans have been traveling overseas in pursuit of cheaper medical care. Most seek cosmetic surgeries but a growing number of American citizens are recieving more complicated procedures such as heart surgery and joint replacements in nations like India, Singapore, and Thailand. Mercer Health and Benifits, a consulting group, has gathered data reveiling that well-regarded hospitals overseas charge 60 to 90 percent less than the average American medical center. And although the fees are consistantly lower, overseas care often achieves the same high standard of well ranked American hospitals.

The opinion-editorial authors of "Overseas, Under the Knife" have done a magnificent job of presenting the positive aspects of oversea medical care but fail to address the possible complications. For instance, the money saved on medical expenses could be quickly used up for purchasing airline tickets to and from the nation in which the hospital is located. Also, when overseas, patients are seperated from their family as well as their routine care doctor. Though the prices may seem tempting, the details of travel expenses and comfort should be considered before opting for overseas care.