Case Studies

Real patient journeys and medical outcomes that illustrate common health concerns and treatment options. These accounts help you understand what to expect and make informed discussions with your healthcare provider.

Having Babies Privately Nearly Bankrupted Me: A Case Study

Emily has her hands full with one year old triplets, all boys and her oldest child, her 5-year old daughter Amy. “When we decided to have another baby afte...

Health Insurance & My Battle With Lung Cancer: A Case Study

Richard loved his work as a senior accountant in a large financial house in London. “I even enjoyed the commute and the salary package and benefits meant w...

Hip Replacement in a Private Hospital: A Case Study

Back in 2002, Annie was struggling on many health fronts. Having just had three operations for skin cancer and some follow up radiotherapy and chemotherapy s...

I Had Addiction Treatment in Thailand: Case Study

After denying that she had an alcohol problem for several years, and after many fruitless attempts to stop drinking, or at least cut down, Janine realised th...

I Had Laser Eye Surgery in Hungary: A Case Study

Pam, a 52-year old flight steward was so tired of not being able to read paperwork, including boarding cards because of the usual long-sightedness that devel...

I Had My Baby's Stem Cells Banked: A Case Study

When Alicia gave birth to Zack last July, something unusual happened. She requested that his cord blood should be saved and donated to a cord blood bank. Her...

I Had Private Treatment for Breast Reduction

Ruby is an attractive woman in her late 30s, who is dressed in flattering casual clothes and who looks relaxed and happy. “I am feeling absolutely fantasti...

I Had Shoulder Op on Private Health: A Case Study

“This is now as far as I can raise my arm but it’s great I no longer have the constant pain,” says Martin as he demonstrates lifting his arm level with...

I Went Private to Have My Varicose Veins Stripped: A Case Study

Booking a holiday this year has been less stressful than usual for Suzanne as she has just had the choice of so many hot and sunny places and is looking forw...

Private Treatment Cured My Incontinence: A Case Study

Eileen is a bright and bubbly 55-year old who has just become a grandma for the first time. “I’m so excited – my daughter Emily had a baby boy last wee...