PATIENT CARE TRUST

Currently, many Tibetans-in-exile lack adequate finances to meet their needs of daily living such as; rent, food and transportation. Due to such financial hardship, families are often rendered helpless when a family member becomes seriously ill and succumbs to disease. Travel is expensive and exhausting. Seeking treatment in a new city can be confusing and discouraging. For those fortunate enough to be able to cover medical expenses, navigating the Indian medical system can be very complex. Moreover, making appointments to see specialist doctors in the reputable government hospitals is often impossible. The expertise and specialised services are necessary and often crucial for patients who have been misdiagnosed and mistreated. Both newcomer Tibetans and those with Hindi language skills face these issues. Although for newcomer Tibetans the situation is the hardest.