Current Issues and Emerging Trends in Medical Tourism (Hardcover)

The era of globalization allows for more connectivity between nations and cultures. This increase in international association gives citizens more availability to take advantage of opportunities in other nations, such as medical assistance and accompanying services. Current Issues and Emerging Trends in Medical Tourism focuses on the emerging phenomena of international travel by patients in search of improved healthcare services and treatment, wellness programs, and complementary recreational activities. Including extensive coverage and case studies focusing on patient mobility and new opportunities for health services across borders, this authoritative reference source is essential to the needs of healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, students, and medical professionals seeking relevant research on the relationship between global travel and access to healthcare. This publication features innovative, research-based chapters spanning the spectrum of medical travel issues including, but not limited to, customer perceptions, ethical considerations, reproductive medicine, social media use, family caregivers, organ transplants, human trafficking, and surrogacy concerns.

General

Imprint:	Idea Group,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Advances in Hospitality, Tourism, and the Services Industry
Release date:	July 2015
Editors:	Malcolm Cooper • Kazem Vafadari • Mayumi Hieda
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	397
ISBN-13:	978-1-4666-8574-1
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Tourism industry Promotions
LSN:	1-4666-8574-3
Barcode:	9781466685741

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