Privacy Policy and Complaints Procedure
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Privacy Policy and Complaints Procedure
Introduction
Thisdocumentreferstopersonaldata, which is defined as informationconcerninganylivingperson (a naturalpersonwhohereafterwill be calledthe Data Subject) that is not already in thepublic domain.
The General Data ProtectionRegulation (GDPR) seekstoprotectandenhancetherights of datasubjects. Theserightscoverthesafeguarding of personaldata, protectionagainsttheunlawfulprocessing of personaldataandtheunrestrictedmovement of personaldatawithinthe EU. Itshould be notedthat GDPR does not applytoinformationalready in thepublic domain.
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.is pleasedtoprovidethefollowingPrivacyNotice:
Personal Data
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.usestheinformationcollectedfromyoutoprovidequotations, maketelephonecontactandtoemailyou marketing informationwhichBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.believesmay be of interesttoyouandyourbusiness. InyoumakinginitialcontactyouconsenttoBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.maintaining a marketing dialoguewithyouuntilyoueitheroptout (whichyou can do at anystage) orwedecidetodesist in promotingourservices. BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.alsoacts on behalf of itsclients in thecapacity of dataprocessor. Whenworkingexclusively as a dataprocessor, BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.will be acting on theinstruction of itsclient, andwillwork hard toensurethattheclient is fully GDPR compliant.
Somepersonaldatamay be collectedaboutyoufromtheformsandsurveysyoucomplete, fromrecords of ourcorrespondenceandphonecallsanddetails of yourvisitstoourwebsite, including but not limitedtopersonallyidentifyinginformationlike Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.mayfrom time to time usesuchinformationtoidentifyitsvisitors. BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.mayalsocollectstatisticsaboutthebehaviour of visitorstoitswebsite.
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.’ websiteusescookies, which is a string of informationthat a websitestores on a visitor’scomputer, andthatthevisitor’s browser providestothewebsiteeach time thevisitorreturns. OurwebsiteusescookiestohelpBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.identifyandtrackvisitorsandtheirwebsiteaccesspreferences. BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.websitevisitorswho do not wishtohavecookiesplaced on theircomputersshould set theirbrowserstorefusecookiesbeforeusingBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.’swebsite.
AnyinformationBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.holdsaboutyouandyourbusinessencompassesallthedetailsweholdaboutyouandanysalestransactionsincludinganythird-partyinformationwehaveobtainedaboutyoufrompublicsourcesandourownsupplierssuch as creditreferencingagencies.
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.willonlycollecttheinformationneededsothat it can provideyouwith marketing andconsultingservices, thisagencydoes not sellor broker yourdata, althoughcoincidentallytheremay be timeswhenyourinformationcould be contained in datathatBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.haspurchasedfrom a third-partylist broker, on behalf of a client.
Legal basisforprocessinganypersonaldata
TomeetBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.’ contractualobligationstoclientsandtoalsorespondto marketing enquiries.
LegitimateinterestspursuedbyBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.and/oritsclients
Topromotethe marketing andconsultingservicesofferedbyBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.and/orto market theservicesand/orproductsofferedbyBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.’ existingclients.
Consent
Through agreeingtothisprivacynoticeyouareconsentingtoBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.processingyourpersonaldataforthepurposesoutlined. You can withdrawconsent at any time byemailing info@bridgehealthtravel.com orwritingto us, seelastsectionforfullcontactdetails.
Disclosure
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.may on occasionspassyourPersonal Information tothirdpartiesexclusivelytoprocesswork on itsbehalf. BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.requiresthesepartiestoagreetoprocessthisinformationbased on ourinstructionsandrequirementsconsistentwiththisPrivacyNoticeand GDPR.
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.do not broker orpass on informationgainedfromyourengagementwiththeagencywithoutyourconsent. However, BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.maydiscloseyourPersonal Information tomeet legal obligations, regulationsorvalidgovernmentalrequest. TheagencymayalsoenforceitsTermsandConditions, includinginvestigatingpotentialviolations of itsTermsandConditionstodetect, preventormitigatefraudorsecurityortechnicalissues; ortoprotectagainstimminentharmtotherights, propertyorsafety of BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD., itsclientsand/orthewidercommunity.
RetentionPolicy
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.willprocesspersonaldataduringtheduration of anycontractandwillcontinuetostoreonlythepersonaldataneededforbetween a minimum of fiveanduptotwentyyearsafterthecontract has expiredtomeetany legal obligations.
Datastorage
Data is held in UK usingdifferent (multiple) servers. BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.does not storepersonaldataoutsidethe EEA.
Yourrights as a datasubject
At anypointwhilstBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.is in possession of orprocessingyourpersonaldata, alldatasubjectshavethefollowingrights:
• Right of access– youhavetherighttorequest a copy of theinformationthatweholdaboutyou.
• Right of rectification– youhave a righttocorrectdatathatweholdaboutyouthat is inaccurateorincomplete.
• Right to be forgotten– in certaincircumstancesyou can askforthedataweholdaboutyouto be erasedfromourrecords.
• Right torestriction of processing– wherecertainconditionsapplyyouhave a righttorestricttheprocessing.
• Right of portability– youhavetherighttohavethedataweholdaboutyoutransferredtoanotherorganisation.
• Right toobject– youhavetherighttoobjecttocertaintypes of processingsuch as direct marketing.
• Right toobjecttoautomatedprocessing, includingprofiling– youalsohavetheright not to be subjecttothe legal effects of automatedprocessingorprofiling.
IfBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.refusesyourrequestunderrights of access, wewillprovideyouwith a reason as towhy, whichyouhavetherighttolegallychallenge.
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.at yourrequest can confirmwhatinformation it holdsaboutyouand how it is processed
You can requestthefollowinginformation:
• Identity andthecontactdetails of thepersonorganisation (BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.) that has determined how andwhytoprocessyourdata.
• Contactdetails of thedataprotectionofficer, whereapplicable.
• Thepurpose of theprocessing as well as the legal basisforprocessing.
• Iftheprocessing is based on thelegitimateinterests of BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.or a thirdpartysuch as one of itsclients, informationaboutthoseinterests.
• Thecategories of personaldatacollected, storedandprocessed.
• Recipient(s) orcategories of recipientsthatthedata is/will be disclosedto.
• How longthedatawill be stored.
• Details of yourrightstocorrect, erase, restrictorobjecttosuchprocessing.
• Information aboutyourrighttowithdrawconsent at any time.
• How tolodge a complaintwiththesupervisoryauthority (Data ProtectionRegulator).
• Whethertheprovision of personaldata is a statutoryorcontractualrequirement, or a requirementnecessarytoenterinto a contract, as well as whetheryouareobligedtoprovidethepersonaldataandthepossibleconsequences of failingtoprovidesuchdata.
• Thesource of personaldataif it wasn’tcollecteddirectlyfromyou.
• Anydetailsandinformation of automateddecisionmaking, such as profiling, andanymeaningfulinformationaboutthelogicinvolved, as well as thesignificanceandexpectedconsequences of suchprocessing.
Toaccesswhatpersonaldata is held, identificationwill be required
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.willacceptthefollowingforms of ID wheninformation on yourpersonaldata is requested: a copy of yournational ID card, drivinglicense, passport, birthcertificateand a utilitybill not olderthanthreemonths. A minimum of onepiece of photographicID listedaboveand a supportingdocument is required. IfBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.is dissatisfiedwiththequality, furtherinformationmay be soughtbeforepersonaldata can be released.
Allrequestsshould be madeto info@bridgehealthtravel.comorbyphoning+44 7846 520164orwritingto us at theaddressfurtherbelow.
Complaints
Complaintsbyemailshould be sent to info@bridgehealthtravel.com detailingthebelowinformation
• Patient’s Name
• Address
• Date of Birth
• Date of Surgery
• A cleardescription of yourcomplaintandanyrelevanttimesanddates
• Details of anyrelevanthealthcareprovidersorsurgeons, medicalstaff
Otherpartieswillhavetheirowncomplaintsprocedureand it is advisableshouldyouhave a complaintaboutthesetoaskfor a copy of theirprocedure.
Forreasons of dataprotectionandpatientconfidentiality, wewillonlyacknowledgereceipt of thecomplaintbyemail. Response/s will be sent in writingbyemailwherepossible, but mayalso be sent via post, andsothepatient’saddresswill be required. Wemayalsorequirefurtherinformationforverificationpurposes.
Complaintsfrom an authorisedrepresentative can only be acceptedwiththewrittenconsent of thepatientconcerned.
Stage 1
A writtenacknowledgementwill be sent within 3 workingdays
Wewillundertake an immediateinvestigationintothecommentsprovidedand, onceallrelevantmedicalrecordsandreportshavebeencompiled, wewillcarryout a review. Itmayalso be necessarytotakeadvicefromotherClinicalSpecialistswithinBRIDGE.
On completion of theinvestigationreview, thecomplainantwillreceive a letter, within 20 workingdays of receivingthecomplaint. (Thistimescaledoes not includeWeekendsor Bank Holidays). Thisletterwillcontain a fullwrittenaccount of theoutcome of theinvestigation, an apologyforanydeficiencies, and an explanation of remedialactiontaken.
On anyoccasionswhen a writtenresponsecannot be providedwithinthistimescale, wewillinformthepatient of thestatus of thecomplaint at a minimum of 20 workingdayintervalsandaimtoreach a timelyconclusion.
A complaintshould be made as soon as possibleandwithin 6 months of thedate of theevent, which is thesubject of thecomplaint, or as soon as thematterfirstcametotheattention of thecomplainant.
Patientsseekingtoclarifycommentsmade, shouldwrite as soon as possibleaftertheresponse at Stage 1and a furtherresponsewill be providedwithin 20 workingdays.
Stage 2
If, followingreceipt of the final responsefromtheClinicDirector, a patientwishestoseek a review of Stage 1 they shouldwritetotheStage 2 ComplaintsReview Manager at thesameaddress.
Thisrequestshould be madewithin 4 months of the final writtenresponse, statingthereasonwhy they are not satisfiedwiththeStage 1 handling of thecomplaint.
A writtenacknowledgementwill be sent within 3 workingdays (unless a fullreply can be sent within 5 workingdays).
TheComplaintsReview Manager willundertake an immediatereviewintotheoutcomeprovided at Stage 1 bytheClinicDirector.
TheStage 2 ComplaintsReview Manager willrespond, followingreview, within 20 workingdays of receivingtheletter, toconfirmthedecisionsandactionstakenbytheComplaints Manager ortooffer an alternateresolution.
Wheretheinvestigation is still in progressand a decision has not beenmade, theComplaintsReview Manager willsend a letterexplainingthereasonforthedelaytothecomplainant, at a minimum every 20 workingdays.
FQ About Gastric Balloon Clinic in Antalya / Turkey
The prognosis for gastrointestinal (GI) cancer depends on the type and stage of cancer at diagnosis. Early-stage GI cancers, including stomach, colon, and esophageal cancers, have better survival rates when treated with surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. Advanced-stage cancers are more difficult to treat and often require palliative care.
South African patients also contribute to the growing body of reviews on gastric balloon procedures. While many report successful outcomes, the high cost of the procedure within South Africa prompts some to seek more affordable options abroad, especially in Turkey. The reviews emphasize the need for commitment to diet and exercise post-balloon removal to maintain long-term results.
Risks: Because gastric bypass is more complicated, it's riskier. Infection and blood clots are risks, as they are with most surgeries. Gastric bypass also makes hernias more likely, which may need further surgery to fix. Also, you may get gallstones because of the rapid weight loss.
The altered bowel motility and absorption as a result of weight-loss surgery also can result in more or smellier gas. Noise associated with gas can be from the abdomen (bowel sounds) or with the passage of gas through the anus (or an ostomy).
Most American chocolate is highly processed, and rich in vegetable oil, sugar and preservatives. We encourage our bariatric patients to avoid candies, and other sweet items before and after weight loss surgery. The singer-songwriter lost 100 pounds in two years by lifting weights and doing circuit training. "So I do my weights in the morning, then I normally hike or I box in the afternoon, and then I go and do my cardio at night," she said. "I'm an athlete," Adele said Since salads are typically made of raw fruits... +More
It is normal to see weight gain after bariatric surgery because patients still live in an obesogenic environment, and the individual's or surgery's ability to control all factors is limited. Body fat is also subject to metabolic pressures to regain lost weight Since salads are typically made of raw fruits and vegetables they can be more difficult to digest. And since you had bariatric surgery your ability to digest foods has changed and will take some time to adjust Over the first three months, patients can expect... +More
You'll eat a soft diet between weeks three and four after surgery. During this phase, you'll continue to prioritize protein, but you'll be able to get the nutrient from foods including scrambled eggs, hummus, and tuna/chicken salad with low fat mayo. In addition, avoid the ancillary foods that can be even worse than the fast-food entrée itself. Sodas, french fries, other fried sides and even salad dressings can all contain tons of fat, sugar and ultimately calories The primary benefit of the mini gastric bypass is... +More
Turkey offers one of the most affordable options for gastric sleeve surgery worldwide. Despite the lower costs, the quality of care remains high. Many clinics offer competitive packages that include everything from pre-surgical tests to follow-up consultations. The affordability does not equate to compromised quality; rather, it is driven by the lower cost of living and the governments focus on medical tourism. Patients can receive world-class treatment at a fraction of the cost compared to Western countries.
Slimming injections like Wegovy or Saxenda are used to assist with weight loss by controlling appetite and hunger. These injections are prescribed for individuals who struggle with obesity or weight-related health issues and have not been able to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is one of the most common bariatric surgeries, combining restrictive and malabsorptive techniques. It helps patients lose weight by creating a small stomach pouch and bypassing part of the small intestine, reducing calorie absorption. Its highly effective but requires lifelong dietary changes and nutritional supplementation.
Bariatric surgery refers to procedures that help with weight loss by altering the digestive system. This includes operations like gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. Bariatric surgery is often recommended for individuals with a BMI over 40 or a BMI over 35 with obesity-related health conditions.
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- The balloon is placed via endoscopy, the procedure takes 15-20 minutes and you are discharged after 2-3 hours. It is enough to stay here for 1 night.
- Blood samples & x-rays
- 5 year follow up
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Give a call to learn more about what’s included and to come up with a tailored plan if you need unique accommodations that are not listed below.- Airport
- Hotel
- Hospital transfer
- 4 day stay at hospital
- Blood samples & x-rays
- 5 year follow up
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Give a call to learn more about what’s included and to come up with a tailored plan if you need unique accommodations that are not listed below.- Airport
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- Blood samples & x-rays
- 5 year follow up
