You're on assignment in the Middle East and you find yourself in need of medical assistance in addition to the application of stitches to close an open wound. Where would you start your question desert safari tour?
You might be thinking about leaving the US to get medical treatment to save money, but how do you assess the clinics and hospitals?
A good starting point is to determine if the institution in question is JCI approved. One of the most well-known institutions to provide assessments of clinics and hospitals is Joint Commission International. All hospitals and physicians are not created equal, as you'll see. aren't created equal and most patients are oblivious of the distinctions.
Commission accreditation is classified into five categories of basic classifications as follows:
A. Clinical Labs and Tests: Medical tests Labs and tests B. Hospitals: Institutions and facilities which provide emergency care including lab testing, psychiatric and medical care C. Ambulatory Care: Surgical-Centers, clinical diagnosis facility, dialysis centers, dental treatment D. Continuum Care: Long term care, home care, hospice, psychiatric care assisted living E. Medical Transportation, ambulance and air for emergency care , and non-acute transportation
Joint Commission International (JCI) certified facilities in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) are as the following in alphabetical order:
1. Al Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi
2. Al Noor, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
3. Al Noor, Khalifa, Abu Dhabi
4. Al Rahbba, Abu Dhabi
5. Al Wasi Maternity and Pediatric, Dubai
6. American Hospital, Dubai
7. Biosystech, (Lab),Dubai
8. Dubai Hospital,Dubai
9. International Modern Hospital,Dubai
10. Lifeline Hospital,Dubai
11. Medicare Hospital,Dubai
12. Medinova Diagnostic Centre,Dubai
13. Oasis Hospital, Al Ain, UAE
14. RAK Hospital, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
15. Rashid Hospital, Dubai
16. Sheikh Kalifa Medical City, Abu Dabi
17. Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE
18. Thalassemia Center, Dubai, UAE
19. Zulekha Hospital, Dubai, UAE
20. Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah, UAE
The process of Accreditation is an ongoing process that sees new institutions apply and established accredited institutions striving to improve their standings. This list is just a starting point of researching suitable institutions that meet some level of care and procedures that are able to stand scrutiny at a global level. It is always recommended to conduct research further by collaborating with someone who can help facilitate more research.
