Informed Consent Policy
Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities in Medical Tourism
Important: This is a Legal Document
By using Sylk Health's platform and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this informed consent policy. This document outlines critical information about medical tourism risks, platform limitations, and your responsibilities.
Understanding Sylk Health's Role
Sylk Health operates exclusively as a technology platform that facilitates connections between patients seeking medical treatment and independent healthcare providers. We are NOT a medical provider, and we do NOT:
- Provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations
- Employ or control healthcare providers
- Guarantee medical outcomes or results
- Accept liability for medical services provided by independent providers
- Make medical decisions on your behalf
All medical services are provided by independent healthcare professionals who maintain their own licenses, insurance, and medical practices. Sylk Health's role is limited to facilitating information exchange and administrative coordination.
Medical Tourism Risks You Must Understand
Medical tourism involves significant risks that may not be present when receiving treatment in your home country. By proceeding with medical tourism through our platform, you acknowledge and accept the following risks:
Medical Risks
- Different medical standards and practices than your home country
- Potential language barriers affecting communication with providers
- Limited ability to verify provider credentials and qualifications
- Complications requiring emergency treatment in a foreign healthcare system
- Difficulty obtaining follow-up care after returning home
- Risk of infections or complications from travel after surgery
Legal Risks
- Limited legal recourse in case of medical malpractice
- Different patient rights and protections than your home country
- Challenges in pursuing legal action across international borders
- Potential lack of malpractice insurance coverage
Financial Risks
- Non-refundable payments if procedures are cancelled or unsuccessful
- Additional unexpected costs for complications or extended treatment
- Insurance may not cover complications from medical tourism
- Currency exchange rate fluctuations affecting final costs
Your Consent and Acknowledgments
By using Sylk Health's services, you explicitly acknowledge and consent to the following:
Your Responsibilities as a Patient
- Provide accurate and complete medical history information
- Research and verify healthcare provider credentials independently
- Obtain appropriate travel insurance and medical coverage
- Arrange for follow-up care in your home country
- Understand and comply with all travel and visa requirements
- Make informed decisions about your medical care
- Maintain realistic expectations about treatment outcomes
- Follow all pre and post-operative instructions from your provider
Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw your consent at any time by discontinuing use of the Sylk Health platform. However, withdrawal of consent does not affect any obligations or liabilities incurred prior to withdrawal, including but not limited to:
- Payments made for services
- Contractual agreements with healthcare providers
- Travel arrangements already made
- Medical procedures already scheduled or performed