Patients can take a few precautions to make sure their treatment goes smoothly. Begin with maintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout the course of therapy, sticking to the treatment plan with discipline, and effectively communicating with the medical staff.

The actions patients can take once they reach their treatment destination to guarantee the efficacy of their treatment will be thoroughly covered in this article.

Things You Need to Do When Arrive in Bali for Medical Treatment

Patients can take the following actions when they get to the treatment destination city to make sure their treatment goes as well as possible:

1. Make an Appointment with Your Doctor

Making an appointment with a doctor as soon as possible is one of the most crucial things patients need to do when they arrive at Bali for medical treatment. 

Make sure you confirm your scheduled appointment with your doctor or medical team. The goal is to ensure that patients will receive timely care according to the treatment plan.

Consulting a doctor can also provide specific information about what needs to be paid attention to before and after the procedure.

Don't hesitate to ask about anything you don't understand or are concerned about regarding your treatment. Understanding the treatment process well will help patients feel more confident and comfortable during the healing process.

2. Prepare Previous Test Results

Be sure to bring all previous test results (such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs). This document will help doctors understand the patient's condition better and plan treatment accordingly.

3. Always Carry Your Medicines

While waiting for the procedure, you may want to take the time to just heal or take a walk around the hospital. At The Sanur, you can feel the benefits of treatment while enjoying time to restore your body, mind, and soul.

You can visit several interesting tourist attractions, such as Ubud Monkey Forest, Sukawati Traditional Market, Bali Safari & Marine Park, Bali Zoo, and the Ethnomedicinal Botanical Garden which is located near KEK Sanur.

However, make sure you always carry important things, like medicines you are taking and emergency contact numbers. This information can be very useful in emergency situations and help medical personnel provide appropriate care.

4. Use a Medical Bracelet

You can use a medical bracelet or other comparable medical alert if you have any specific medical conditions. Medical bracelets offer the purpose of identifying the illness or condition you are dealing with.

In addition, whenever you can, take a family member or close friend with you when you go for a walk. They thus will be prepared to assist you right away if you suddenly encounter an emergency and will know what to do.

5. Have A Healthy Lifestyle

It is important to maintain your diet and body health while waiting for the treatment schedule to take place. For example, by eating nutritious food, exercising if possible, getting enough rest, and avoiding habits that can worsen health conditions.

While traveling, continue to comply with established health protocols. Avoid contact with people who are sick and consider using a face mask if necessary.

6. Choose Food and Drinks Wisely While Traveling

When you are in Bali, you will certainly be curious to try the variety of culinary or traditional foods available. You can ask your doctor first about what foods or drinks you can and cannot consume.

If you are unsure about the cleanliness standards of the food or drinks being sold, you should be careful.

Some foods may contain substances that should not be consumed or can actually make the disease worse. Meanwhile, for drinks, you should consume safe bottled mineral water.

7. Make Time for Exercise

Even though it's fun to enjoy the streets of Bali, try to make time for exercise. Especially for those of you who have heart disease, doing physical activity is important. Take the time to join in sports activities, or simply take advantage of the sports or gym facilities where you stay.

8. Get to Know Your Own Body Condition

Make sure you recognize your own body's health condition. Ideally, leave one day to get a full rest after a day of sightseeing. This aims to give your body time to rest before the next trip or activity.

Avoid doing activities that can worsen your health condition, and always listen to your body. If you feel tired or uncomfortable, take a break and avoid activities that are too tiring.

That way, you will also avoid feeling tired and stressed. Especially for those of you who suffer from hypertension, fatigue and stress will actually cause your blood pressure to increase.

If you start to feel tired, unwell, or uncomfortable with your body condition, don't hesitate to contact your doctor or local medical personnel. If necessary, immediately go to the hospital to check your health.

Our hospital, Bali International Hospital, which is located in The Sanur is committed to prioritizing patient health by providing comprehensive examination and treatment procedures.

We offer a variety of prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment services for various health disorders with unmatched expertise with the latest medical technology directly in the center of Bali.

Book your treatment, now!

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Raj. (2024, March 20). Stay healthy abroad: Why you should see a travel medicine specialist before your trip. Mayo Clinic Health System; Mayo Clinic Health System. https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/9-reasons-to-see-a-travel-medicine-specialist