FAQ
Do you practice medicine?
No. We do not diagnose, prescribe, or recommend treatment.
Who decides whether treatment is appropriate?
The institution and its physicians. The patient then decides whether to proceed.
What happens if there is a complication?
Clinical responsibility stays with the treating team. A written plan must exist before departure, for the stay and the return. The Québec physician is not automatically responsible.
How are records transferred?
Only with patient consent. This prototype collects no records. A real system would require encryption, logging, and legal review in Québec and, where applicable, in Brazil.
Are patients pressured into surgery?
No. A patient should never travel because of commercial pressure. They can stop at every step.
Are doctors paid referral commissions?
No. No referral commission is planned for Québec physicians.
How would the company make money?
Through a coordination fee paid by the patient, separate from hospital fees and travel. The CAD $1,500–$3,500 range is a working assumption, not a published price.
Who qualifies?
A stable patient, outside an emergency, fit to travel, who understands that care happens outside Québec and accepts the cost. The institution must also consider travel appropriate.
What about patients who cannot afford treatment?
No free care exists today. The model proposes allocating 20% of net profit to an access fund, subject to legal and tax structure. This is not an operating charity.
Is this for emergencies?
No. In an emergency in Québec, call 911.
Do you have partner hospitals?
No. The names shown are illustrative targets. No affiliation exists unless it is one day stated in writing.
Do you book flights?
Not in this initial model. The patient books directly or uses a travel provider holding the required licences. We may help align dates with the medical assessment.