A family member has been recently diagnosed with a heart condition that requires replacing a heart valve. She points out that if she goes to India, the surgery cost is about 60% cheaper on average than if she has it done in the United States. Address the following:

• Discuss why patients are willing to travel to a foreign healthcare destination. What concerns or issues would you want a patient to consider before making this type of healthcare decision?

Why do you think there a growing interest in medical tourism? How do you see this potentially impacting U.S. hospitals and other facilities?

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Discussion Patients are willing to travel to foreign healthcare destinations for various reasons including cost savings shorter wait times and access to specialized treatments In the case of my family ... View the full answer