medical tourism
Coverage of medical tourism in the Nexus archive.
- Guanacaste Aims to Lead Medical Tourism for US Patients
Guanacaste in Costa Rica aims to expand its medical tourism sector, which accounts for 13% of all visits to the country. An estimated 70,000 patients, primarily Americans (83%) and Canadians (11%), visit annually for procedures like dental care, often accompanied by two or three companions.
- Cheap surgery overseas may come with devastating complications, doctors warn
Over three million people annually travel for cosmetic surgery, seeking lower costs but facing significant risks due to lax safety regulations in destinations like Mexico and Turkey. Dr. Sheila Nazarian warns of non-medical staff performing procedures and emphasizes the importance of proper training, aftercare, and psychological screening for patients.
- Why are foreigners flocking to China for health care?
The article discusses China's expanding medical tourism industry attracting foreign patients. It highlights a weekly podcast exploring this trend and its implications for the country's healthcare sector.