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Medical Tourism: A Multifaceted Business

But there are risks as well. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns:
  • The language barrier could be a problem which hampers clear communication.
  • Other countries may not test and regulate medications for quality and counterfeits as rigorously as one’s native country.
  • Antibiotic resistance is rising around the world, but not at the same rate everywhere. It may be higher in a chosen destination.
  • After some surgeries, flying poses a greater risk for blood clots.
  • Financial. Although costs are less, insurance probably doesn’t cover medical tourism. Even for Europeans travelling to other EU countries, the European Health Insurance Card doesn’t cover scheduled treatment, only urgent medical treatment that cannot be postponed until a return to the home country.
Medical Tourism: A Multifaceted Business - The Market Mogul