From exotic spa treatments to euthanasia, this book examines the background and social context of medical tourismathe practice of traveling for health care. This work also documents how this industry is reshaping the face of medicine worldwide for individuals, local communities, and national health care systems. * A timeline of important historical and contemporary events in history of medical tourism * An extensive bibliography to assist readers toward additional resources for further researchTravelers should also check on cell phone coverage, finding out whether their own phone will work at their destination, or whether they will need an international plan or a ... missed flights, or transportation delays that might mean missing prepaid appointments or scheduled procedures. ... Disabled patients, or those who will have a disabled person in their travel party, should realize that accessibilityanbsp;...
Title | : | Medical Tourism |
Author | : | Kathy S. Stolley, Stephanie Watson |
Publisher | : | ABC-CLIO - 2012 |
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