Sources Used for Patient-Safety Guidance

Country-level marketing claims are a poor substitute for checking the actual clinician, facility, procedure plan and follow-up pathway.

Colombia Ministry of Health — ReTHUS. Public registry used to verify whether health personnel meet the requirements to practice in Colombia. Official ReTHUS information →
CDC Travelers' Health — Medical Tourism. Guidance on credential verification, infection risk, continuity of care and travel after procedures. CDC guidance →
CDC Yellow Book 2026 — Medical Tourism. Clinical travel-medicine guidance, including medical records, postoperative travel and complications. Yellow Book chapter →
Joint Commission International. Accreditation information should be checked at the organization level rather than inferred from a country ranking. JCI accreditation →

Editorial rule: ColombiaOrthopedics.co does not use the World Health Organization's 2000 country ranking as evidence of the quality of a surgeon or hospital today. Verify current credentials and facility information directly.