Understand what evaluation means
An evaluation is a hospital-led clinical process. It may consider diagnosis, treatment history, organ function, infection and cancer screening, surgical risk, psychosocial readiness, support, and the feasibility of long-term follow-up.
- Evaluation does not guarantee acceptance.
- A decision may change as health circumstances change.
- Different hospitals may apply different lawful programme criteria.
Prepare questions and available records
Start with a short written list of questions. Available reports, test results, or diagnostic images may help a specialist team understand the case, while the hospital may request additional pathway-specific information.
- Confirm which records are relevant to the pathway.
- Use the designated secure transfer method.
- Ask how information will be used, stored, and shared.
Plan continuity of care
International treatment requires coordination before travel and after return. Ask who will manage routine care, urgent concerns, medicines, testing, and communication across teams.
- Identify a local treating clinician.
- Clarify expected length of stay and follow-up.
- Do not travel while medically unstable without clinical advice.
