| Frequently
Asked Questions
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| Where are
the lab tests done ? The
lab tests can be done at a lab near the patients home. In this case, the
patient will receive a lab prescription by fax or mail, with which he can
go to the nearest lab, equipped to do all the necessary tests. The patient
then faxes or sends us the results, preferably a week before his arrival
at the medical center. The lab specimens can also be drawn at our clinic
the first day of the patients visit.
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| How long
will I need to stay ? This
depends on the treatment done. For all treatments, except infusions, a stay of 2 days usually is enough to initiate the
treatment. The patient receives all necessary supplies and instructions to
continue the treatment at home. For infusions,
the minimum stay depends on the severity of the problem and the amount of
treatments required. Per week 3 Chelation treatments can be
done. As most patients require 20 treatments, the minimum stay usually is
4 weeks.
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| Will I need
to return for another visit ? It
will not be necessary for the patient to return to our clinic during the
first 13 months of treatment. However, if the patient is on hormone
replacement therapy, certain lab tests have to be performed every 3
months. These can be done with a lab prescription from us at a lab near
the patients home. The results can be discussed over the phone with one of
the physicians at Baxamed.
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| What hotels can I stay in ? The city of Basel offers many different hotels in all price ranges. We recommend the following hotels: |
Hotel Schlüssel, Schlüsselgasse 1, 4102 Binningen, Tel. ++41 61 421 25
66: a comfortable, moderate priced Inn. |
Hotel Hilton, Basel (near the train station), Tel. ++41 61 275 66 00, Fax
++41 61 275 66 50. |
Radisson SAS, Steinentorstrasse, Basel, Tel. ++41 61 227 29 29, Fax ++41
61 227 28 28
For more information, go to Find Us
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| What about payment ? Baxamed needs a down payment of 20 % before the patient arrives. The balance is due on the last day of the visit. Baxamed accepts American Express, VISA and Mastercard, as well as bank wires or cashier's checks. |