For Referring Physicians
When your patient needs more than your local network can offer.
Some patients need specialist treatment that isn't available locally. Some face wait times that are clinically unacceptable. Some can't afford the procedure in their home country. You shouldn't have to lose sight of them when they seek care abroad.
My 1Health provides referring physicians with access to 350+ JCI-accredited hospitals across 20+ countries — with structured referral pathways, clinical coordination, and full continuity of care back to you.
53,000+
Patients Assisted
350+
JCI / NABH / TEMOS Accredited Hospitals
20+
Countries with partner Hospitals
151+
Patient Nationalities Served
When you need to refer a patient abroad — three situations every physician recognises
Unacceptable Wait Times
Your patient needs an elective procedure — hip replacement, cardiac intervention, cataract surgery — but the local wait time is months or years. Their condition deteriorates while they wait.
Unavailable Specialist Treatment
The procedure, specialist, or technology your patient needs doesn't exist in your local healthcare system. Rare cancers, advanced stem cell therapies, complex reconstructive surgery — some treatments require international referral.
Unaffordable Local Care
Your patient's condition is treatable, but the cost in their home country is prohibitive — especially for the uninsured or underinsured. The same procedure at an equally accredited facility abroad may cost 40–70% less.
In each of these situations, your patient will seek treatment abroad — with or without your guidance. The question is whether they do it through a structured, accredited referral pathway with your ongoing clinical involvement, or entirely on their own.
Specialist capabilities across the My 1Health hospital network
350+ hospitals across 20+ countries. Every major clinical speciality. All facilities meet JCI, NABH, or TEMOS international accreditation standards.
| Speciality |
|---|
| Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery (incl. paediatric) |
| Oncology & Haematology (incl. paediatric) |
| Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement |
| Neurology & Neurosurgery |
| Fertility & Reproductive Medicine |
| Transplant Surgery (Renal, Liver, BMT) |
| Ophthalmology |
| Dental & Maxillofacial |
| Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery |
| Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine |
This is a representative overview. The full network covers additional specialities and destinations. A clinical network briefing will detail the specific capabilities relevant to your patient population.
You remain your patient's physician throughout
International treatment doesn't mean losing clinical oversight. My 1Health provides structured communication pathways so you stay informed at every stage of your patient's journey.
350+ internationally accredited hospitals and specialist centres
The clinical standards behind every referral
International Accreditation
Every hospital in the My 1Health network holds JCI, NABH, or TEMOS accreditation — the same standards recognised by health systems worldwide.
Board-Certified Specialists
Treating physicians are board-certified in their speciality with verifiable credentials. Surgeon profiles and clinical experience are available on request.
Professional Indemnity
All partner hospitals carry professional indemnity insurance. My 1Health provides case escalation support for any clinical complications — working directly with the treating hospital on behalf of the referring physician and patient.
How referring physicians work with My 1Health
General Practitioners & Family Physicians
Expand your referral options beyond the local system
When a patient needs specialist care that's unavailable locally, faces prohibitive costs, or is on an unacceptable wait list — you can refer them to the My 1Health network as an extension of your existing referral practice.
When a patient needs specialist care that's unavailable locally, faces prohibitive costs, or is on an unacceptable wait list — you can refer them to the My 1Health network as an extension of your existing referral practice.
Specialists & Consultants
Refer patients for procedures you don't perform or that aren't available in your facility
When a patient needs a procedure outside your speciality, a technology not available at your hospital, or a sub-specialist in another country — you can refer through My 1Health with clinical confidence.
The network includes centres of excellence for transplant surgery, advanced oncology protocols, stem cell therapy, complex cardiac procedures, and other specialities that may not be available locally. The network also supports international second opinion referrals — your patient receives a written specialist opinion without any obligation to travel.
A structured referral pathway- not an informal recommendation
Submit the Referral
Share your patient's clinical summary and requirements through the My 1Health platform. Indicate speciality, urgency, preferred destination, and any clinical constraints.
Clinical Matching
My 1Health’s coordination team matches the patient to the most appropriate hospital and specialist. Treatment plans and cost estimates are shared with you for review.
Treatment & Reporting
The patient travels and is treated. My 1Health’s coordination team assists with travel logistics including medical visa support letters and appointment confirmations. You receive status updates during treatment and full clinical reports post-discharge for ongoing care continuity.
Every referral is managed through a structured coordination process — not a directory listing. M1H actively coordinates with the receiving hospital on your patient's behalf throughout. For urgent clinical cases, expedited matching is available — discuss priority cases during your clinical network briefing
Example: Oncology referral from Lagos
A GP in Lagos has a patient with Stage III colorectal cancer. The local hospital doesn't offer the specific chemotherapy protocol required.
The GP submits a referral through the My 1Health platform with clinical summary and imaging. Within 48 hours, a treatment plan from a JCI-accredited oncology centre in India is shared for review — with the treating oncologist's credentials, a detailed cost estimate, and a proposed treatment timeline.
The GP reviews the plan, discusses options with the patient, and the referral proceeds with full clinical documentation flowing back at every stage.
Questions from referring physicians
Have a question? Our team is available to help.
How do I verify the clinical quality of the receiving hospital?
All hospitals in the My 1Health network hold JCI, NABH, or TEMOS international accreditation. For any specific referral, you can request the receiving hospital's accreditation status, the treating specialist's credentials and clinical experience, and relevant clinical outcome data. Your My 1Health clinical coordinator will provide this information before you confirm the referral.
What clinical documentation flows back to me during and after treatment?
During treatment, you receive status updates throughout admission and procedure, plus direct communication with the treating hospital. Post-discharge, you receive a full discharge summary, treatment reports, pathology results, and medication protocols for your patient's ongoing care. For complex cases, follow-up consultations between you, the patient, and the treating hospital are coordinated to ensure continuity back into your local care pathway.
Can I have a pre-travel video consultation with the treating specialist?
Yes — for complex cases, pre-travel video consultations with the treating specialist can be arranged. This is particularly valuable for confirming clinical pathway suitability before your patient travels, or for international second opinion referrals where your patient receives a written specialist opinion without any obligation to travel. Your My 1Health clinical coordinator arranges these consultations on your behalf.
How is patient confidentiality and data protection handled across borders?
Patient clinical data shared through the My 1Health platform is encrypted in transit and at rest. Data is shared only with the receiving hospital and treating specialist, with explicit patient consent recorded at point of referral. My 1Health complies with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR for EU patients and UK patients, HIPAA for US patients, and equivalent frameworks in other jurisdictions. Specific data-protection documentation can be provided during your clinical network briefing.
What happens if there are clinical complications during treatment?
All partner hospitals carry professional indemnity insurance. My 1Health provides case escalation support for any clinical complications — working directly with the treating hospital on behalf of the referring physician and patient. The case team handles hospital escalations, family communication, repatriation logistics where required, and insurance disputes. You receive ongoing updates throughout. The treating hospital remains clinically responsible for the patient under their own accreditation and indemnity framework.
Are interpreters available for non-English-speaking patients?
Yes — professional interpreters are available at no cost at most network hospitals for Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and most other major global languages. For less common languages, the receiving hospital arranges interpreters at no additional cost to the patient. Language coordination is confirmed at the treatment-plan stage so your patient and family are supported in their preferred language throughout their stay.
Request a clinical network briefing.
A 20-minute conversation about your patient population, the specialities you refer for, and how the My 1Health network can extend your referral options. No commitment. No obligation.
Your patients deserve access to the best care available — wherever it is.
350+ JCI-accredited hospitals. 20+ countries. Structured referral pathways with full continuity of care. Request a clinical network briefing to explore the options available to your patients.
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