Category: Private Healthcare
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Thinking about private treatment in Europe? Whether you need knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder surgery, ACL reconstruction or spinal surgery, understanding how European private hospitals are regulated is essential. This guide explains the legal framework governing EU hospitals, how specialist surgeons and medical devices are regulated, and how My Medical Gateway’s own accreditation standards, Healthcare…
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My Medical Gateway has strengthened its growing European hospital network with the addition of two flagship hospitals from HM Hospitales: HM Madrid Río and HM Modelo in Galicia. They join HM Nou Delfos in Barcelona and HM Málaga on the Costa del Sol, giving UK patients access to four leading Spanish hospitals renowned for clinical…
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Private surgery across Europe is often around 40–45% less expensive than equivalent treatment in the UK, but does that mean patients are sacrificing quality? Using MMG’s comprehensive comparison of the 49 private treatments currently offered on its platform, this article explains why European healthcare costs are significantly lower, what patients are actually paying for, and…
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The end of the resident doctor strikes marks an important milestone for the NHS after three years of disruption, more than 1.5 million cancelled appointments and procedures, and a settlement delivering a cumulative 35.2% pay increase. Yet long waiting lists, workforce shortages and a growing brain drain of doctors continue to present serious challenges. This…
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Growing numbers of younger UK adults are choosing private healthcare over the NHS as waiting lists, diagnostic delays and rising demand continue to reshape patient behaviour. Many are now considering faster alternatives, including consultant-led treatment abroad. My Medical Gateway (MMG) enables permanent UK residents to compare fixed-price Treatment Packages at accredited European hospitals, combining high-quality…