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Where
is Malta. Click
here to see a map in
relation to the rest of Europe. Malta is approximately 3 hours flying time from London.
How do I arrange my surgery? Linda Briggs will guide you through the process. All questions can be answered up to the point of any medical information being needed, to
confirm your booking. At that point, a member of the hospital staff will make contact with you, if you are resident in Malta, or we will have to
send you a medical questionnaire to complete for overseas patients.
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Consultations take place regularly in Malta. Some are available in London.
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Contact Linda for an appointment. For overseas patients, a preliminary consultation can be done by photographs and the final consultation will
take place immediately prior to surgery.
Ask Linda Briggs how you
plan your consultation
Flights
to Malta. Flights can be arranged by Linda Briggs via Spa Travel (ATOL 9033), but if you find a good deal on a budget airline, feel free to
book yourself. Ryanair
fly to Malta from
a lot of destinations, including Ireland
Travel
Agents package deals.
Sometimes its possible to find a good deal through a travel agent for both
flights
and hotels and it may be possible to schedule your surgery around the
dates of the package. See also Spa
Travel for hotel and flight bookings.
If you can find one of these, the surgery prices
only, are on the price
lists.
See
Rates for patients at The
Palace Hotel, Victoria Hotel and Fortina Hotel and Spa
Resort next to the
hospital. See map
for location of
the hospital and hotels.
Do
I need to pay a deposit
Yes, you do. Due to time wasters and the need for hospitals to plant
heir theatre schedules and staffing levels, its necessary to have a
booking deposit of £500. (For Maltese residents €500) This can be paid over the telephone in the UK or it can be paid in
Euros into our Malta account. We can give you the account details.
The deposit can
be returned if cancellation is made 14 days before the surgery date. It is non refundable if cancellations are made less than 14 days before the surgery
date. Our apologies to those genuine patients who wouldn't dream of
just not turning up!
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Transport
in Malta. A meet
and greet service can
be provided at a discounted rate of 20 euros for airport transfers, so
make sure you have the cash to pay the driver. The driver will stand
with a board with your name on it, at the airport arrivals.
If you
booked a package holiday transfers can
be organised to the hospital and back, but there may be an additional
charge. Please ask about the service.
Taxis
can be arranged for any other journey or sightseeing trips you wish to
make in Malta during your stay.
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Can
I take a friend or my family ?
Of course. Any arrangements can be made to make you feel comfort
able during your stay and if it means having a friend, its not a problem.
The additional cost for accommodation for a companion is on the price
list.
Paying for my surgery.
All surgery is paid in advance of
the procedure, this is standard practice throughout the world for private
self elective surgery.
Linda Briggs will collect the
money on behalf of the surgeon a week before your departure.
For Maltese residents, cleared funds must be received into Linda Briggs account a week before
surgery.
Cancellations. If,
after having paid the balance of the surgery money you decide to cancel
your surgery (ie within the week prior to surgery) the surgeon and the
hospital can ask for a cancellation fee. It is at their discretion, depending on your reasons for cancellation. The cost
of tests carried out cannot be refunded, but you will be given the results
of the tests.
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