Karabakh University Delegation Visits Başkent University Konya Hospital

A delegation from Karabakh University, Azerbaijan, visited Başkent University Konya Hospital to explore its medical services, international patient care, and academic cooperation.

Karabakh University Delegation Visits Başkent University Konya Hospital

Karabakh University Delegation Visits Başkent University Konya Hospital

  • 12 Oct

Başkent University Konya Hospital welcomed a delegation from Karabakh University, Azerbaijan, during a visit aimed at exploring the hospital’s healthcare services, medical capabilities, and approach to coordinating care for patients arriving from different countries.

The visiting delegation included Dr. Samir Babayev, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and Director of the Karabakh University Clinic; Dr. Ikram Rustamov, Chief Physician and Deputy Director of the University Clinic; and Ms. Turana Türkoğlu, Head of Nursing and Deputy Director of the University Clinic.

During the visit, the delegation was introduced to the hospital’s medical specialties, diagnostic and treatment services, and the organization of clinical activities across its departments.

The representatives also gained insight into multidisciplinary collaboration and the coordination of medical services to address patients’ individual healthcare needs.

Special Interest in International Patient Services

A key area of interest for the delegation was the hospital’s International Patient Services Department, where representatives learned about the organization and coordination of healthcare services for patients traveling to Türkiye from abroad.

The discussions covered the different stages of the patient journey, including initial communication, coordination of medical report reviews by relevant specialists, appointment scheduling, diagnostic examinations, treatment arrangements, and follow-up during the patient’s stay.

The delegation also explored how the department facilitates communication between patients and medical teams, provides language and organizational support, and coordinates services across different hospital departments.

These processes highlighted the importance of effective communication and coordinated healthcare management in supporting patients who seek medical care outside their home countries.

Exchange of Medical and Academic Experience

The visit also provided an opportunity for representatives of Karabakh University and Başkent University Konya Hospital to exchange professional knowledge and perspectives on healthcare organization, clinical practices, and the integration of academic education with practical medical training.

Discussions addressed various aspects of healthcare coordination, hospital operations, and the role of multidisciplinary teams in delivering patient-centered medical services.

The visit reflected the value of professional engagement between healthcare and academic institutions in Türkiye and Azerbaijan, contributing to the exchange of knowledge and experience in medical services and healthcare education.