Chavez to 'get cancer treatment in Brazil'

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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2011/07/201171423752327834.html

Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan president, will travel to Brazil for cancer treatment, a source in the Brazilian government has told Reuters news agency.

The Venezuelan President will come to Brazil's Sirio-Libanes hospital, but no timeline has been set for his arrival, the source said on Thursday.

There was no immediate confirmation from Venezuelan government. Asked if Chavez would go to Brazil for treatment, a high-ranking government official said: "I don't know." Last week Chavez said he may have to receive chemotherapy.

The Sirio-Libanes hospital is considered one of the best in Latin America and is renowned for its cancer treatment centre.

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1. Why doesn't he go to Venezuala for treatment?

:shrug:

[WinkyDink]

2. So you didn't read the OP's last line?

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12. Yes

So, why doesn't he go to Venezuala for treatment?

[Drale]

4. First Cuba now Brazil

Something tells him he's far worst off them he's letting on and he's trying everything he can to live.

[NeedleCast]

5. Doesn't seem very socialist of him

[WinkyDink]

7. You think the Brazilian medical system is like ours?

"First off, the healthcare system in Brazil is based off of a socialized system of medicine."
http://healthgov.net/brazil.php
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"The Sistema Único de Saúde (Portuguese for Unified Health System) is Brazil’s publicly-funded health care system. SUS was created after the Brazilian Constitution of 1988, which assured that health care is a “right of all and an obligation of the State” .

Prior to that, only people who contributed with the social security were able to receive health care. The creation of SUS was important in the sense that more than 80% of the Brazilian population depend on it to receive medical treatment."
http://paraibaparadise.com/index.php/come-to-joao-pessoa/living-in-joao-pessoa/health/brazils-publicly-funded-health-care-system/

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10. So. Does Chavez need to pay for his treatment in Brazil or is the Brazilian public funding his...

treatment?

[rabs]

13. The Sirio-Libanes is non-profit for Brazilian citizens

However, the hospital also advertises "medical tourism" for foreigners who naturally are expected to pay for treatment.

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International Patients:


One of the most highly regarded medical centers in Latin America, the HospitalSirio Libanes is an international benchmark in the health area. Not only Brazilian patients, but also foreigners can count on the latest generation technological resources and the excellence of the clinical staff, as well as the humane care, which is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Hospital.


Today the Hospital provides specialized care for a number of patients who have come, mainly, from Europe and the United States. To be able to provide complete, high-quality treatment, the Hospital Sirio Libanes has an International Relations area, staffed by professionals that are fluent in other languages. Amongst the main responsibilities of this team are checking the benefits related to the medical and hospital expenses of the insured patients, as well as providing customers with personal service and answering any queries they may have about cover for their expenses.

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International Relations


Through its International Relations area, the Hospital Sirio Libanes provides an exclusive care service for patients who have international health plans. The area is staffed by bilingual professionals with wide experience in the international health plan and insurance market.


The following services are provided for your convenience:


* Verification service to check the medical and hospitalization services covered by your international health plan
* Direct billing of medical fees arising from admissions covered by international health plans
* Prompt negotiations of coverage with non contracted international health plans
* Assistance to provide necessary documentation for reimbursement processes of private accounts
* Forecast of medical and hospital expenses for high-cost treatments and surgical procedures
* Commercial visits at the hospital
* Follow up in the admission, hospitalization and discharge processes
* Assistance for foreign patients during the appointment and examination timetabling process
* Interface between the patient and hospital to help overcome communication difficulties
* Coordination of international medical evacuation processes
* Relationship with embassies and consulates
* Suggestions of hotels and flats in the city of Sao Paulo for patients and family members
* Help in the VISA extension process for foreign patients being treated at HSL

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11. I think the number of people in VZ who can afford to fly to Brazil for treatment is small

Equality for all. Especially me!

There's a reason Kim Jong Il keeps going to China for medical treatment. President Chavez understands where the better (or best) care is.

Further, if the health care system in Brazil is based off a socialized system of medicine it would seem reasonable that they would not want someone who is not a Brazillion citizen leaching off their system, wouldn't it? Why does Mr. Chavez get a pass?

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6. So, uh, "regular," non-privileged Venezuelans who can't flit to the "best" med care are F***ked?!1 n

[WinkyDink]

8. What a stupid remark, if you are an American. LOOK AROUND.

[rabs]

9. The Sirio-Libanes hospital

Last year, Dilma, the president of Brazil, had an underarm tumor successfully removed there. The president of Paraguay, Fernando Lugo, underwent chemo for lymphatic cancer at the Sirio-Libanes, from which he has recovered.

Last week, Dilma offered Chavez treatment at the hospital or to send Brazilian specialists to Caracas.

Chavez would be wise to take up the offer and whatever cancer he has, it will be diagnosed and treated at the Sirio-Libanes.

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Hospital Sirio Libanes Non-profit Hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Cancer Treatment is available
• JCI accredited

The Sirio-Libanes Hospital is a philanthropic institution whose mission is to be a Center of Medical Excellence, focusing on healthcare, teaching and research areas.

[rabs]

14. Chavez is returning to Havana tomorrow (Saturday) for chemo treatment

(Info from Ven. TV network Telesur)

This afternoon he requested authorization from the National Assembly to fly to Cuba tomorrow to undergo chemo therapy.

Reuters jumped the gun and erred in reporting he would go to Sao Paulo for treatment.