Preparing For Travel

Coming to India for Treatment? - Medical Reports You Should Send First

Before you travel to India for medical care, your specialist needs to review your case. This short explains which documents and reports are usually required for an initial opinion.

What to send for an initial opinion

To get a medical opinion and a treatment plan, your specialist will need to see your recent medical history.

• Doctor's summary. A letter from your local doctor summarising your diagnosis and any treatment you have already received.
• Pathology reports. These are reports from any biopsies or tests on tissue samples. This includes histopathology (HPR) reports.
• Blood test results. Include recent results, especially those related to your condition.
• List of medications. Include the names and dosages of all medicines you are currently taking for any condition.

Sending your recent imaging

Imaging helps the specialist understand the physical details of your condition. The actual images are needed, not just the written reports.

• CT, MRI, or PET scans. Your specialist will advise which scans are needed. These are often large files.
• DICOM format. Images should be in DICOM format, which is the standard for medical imaging. They are often on a CD or can be downloaded from a patient portal.
• File sharing. You can usually upload these large files to a secure online service. Your care team can provide instructions on how to do this safely.

The specific reports required can vary depending on your individual case and the type of treatment you need. A specialist can only provide a final treatment plan after reviewing your complete medical records and recent imaging.