Avia publishes guides for international patients considering medical procedures abroad. Because the topics we cover — surgical complications, insurance coverage, destination quality, procedure risks — directly affect health and financial decisions, we hold our content to a strict set of editorial standards.
This page explains how our content is produced, who is responsible for it, what sources we use, how often we review it, and how to report errors or suggest corrections.
Who Writes Our Content
Content on aviaprotect.com is produced by the Avia Editorial Team — a group of writers and editors specializing in medical tourism, international healthcare, and travel insurance. Our team researches topics using primary sources (medical-society guidance, peer-reviewed literature, regulator publications, accreditation databases) and synthesizes findings into plain-language guides for patients.
Avia is an insurance brokerage — we provide information and arrange coverage, but we do not practise medicine or provide medical advice. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with licensed healthcare providers.
Our Editorial Principles
1. Evidence over opinion
Claims about procedure risks, complication rates, costs, and regulatory frameworks are backed by primary sources. When data is uncertain or disputed, we say so explicitly rather than pretending certainty.
2. Honest about trade-offs
Medical tourism involves real trade-offs — cost savings come with logistical complications, distance from follow-up care, and variable regulatory environments. Our guides present these honestly rather than promoting any destination or procedure.
3. Patient-first framing
We write for patients weighing a significant personal decision, not for clinics or marketers. Where a cost-saving option carries an elevated risk, we flag it. Where insurance coverage has limits or exclusions, we explain them.
4. Clear separation between information and commercial offering
Our editorial content is independent from the insurance products we broker. When an article references coverage options, we disclose that Avia is a brokerage. No article recommends a specific clinic, surgeon, or hospital in exchange for compensation.
Sources We Rely On
Our content draws from the following categories of primary sources:
- Accreditation bodies — Joint Commission International (JCI), ISO 9001, national hospital accreditation registries (ONA in Brazil, Qmentum in Canada, etc.)
- Medical societies — American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and equivalents
- Regulators — US FDA, UK MHRA, EU EMA, CDC, WHO, national health departments
- Peer-reviewed literature — PubMed-indexed journals covering procedure outcomes, complication rates, and medical tourism research
- Industry data — Patients Beyond Borders, Medical Tourism Association, IMTJ, national tourism ministries
- Insurance regulation — state insurance departments (US), FCA (UK), APRA (Australia), and equivalents
Review Cycle
Every guide published on aviaprotect.com is assigned a last-reviewed date. We review content on the following schedule:
- Cost data, regulatory information, and statistics — reviewed at least annually
- Destination guides — reviewed when regulatory or accreditation status changes materially, or at minimum annually
- Procedure guides — reviewed when new medical-society guidance is issued, or at minimum every 18 months
- Insurance product information — reviewed whenever underlying policy terms change
When a material update is made, we revise the last-reviewed date shown on the article. For minor copy edits, the page is updated silently without advancing the review date.
Medical Disclaimer
All content on aviaprotect.com is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of information you have read on this site.
Insurance Disclosure
Avia is an insurance brokerage operated by Expat Venture Holdings LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company. When we describe medical travel insurance products, we do so as a licensed intermediary. Specific coverage terms, limits, exclusions, and availability are governed by the policy certificate issued by the underwriter — always review full policy documents before purchasing.
Nothing on this site constitutes a binding insurance offer. A personalised quote is required to determine eligibility and price for any individual.
Affiliate and Commercial Relationships
Avia earns commission on insurance policies placed through our platform. This is disclosed clearly in product content. We do not accept payment for destination reviews, clinic recommendations, or procedure endorsements, and no article on this site has been paid for by a third party.
Corrections and Feedback
If you believe an article contains a factual error, outdated information, or a citation issue, please contact us at [email protected] with:
- The URL of the page in question
- The specific statement you believe is incorrect
- The correct information, ideally with a source citation
We take correction requests seriously. Legitimate corrections are investigated promptly and, where warranted, the article is updated with a dated correction note.
Contact
For editorial questions, corrections, or source requests: [email protected]
For insurance enquiries: request a personalised quote or chat with Ava.
Last reviewed: April 2026.