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Define Medical tourism. What are the major issues and challenges faced in medical tourism?

06 Mar 2026
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Word Count : 324
Medical tourism refers to the practice of traveling to another country or region to obtain medical treatment, which may include surgeries, dental care, fertility treatments, cosmetic procedures, or specialized healthcare services that are either unavailable, expensive, or have long waiting times in the patient’s home country. It combines healthcare with travel, where patients seek both quality treatment and cost-effectiveness, often accompanied by tourism activities during recovery. Modern medical tourism has grown rapidly due to globalization, advanced medical technologies, competitive pricing, and the increasing availability of information online about hospitals and healthcare providers worldwide. One of the major issues in medical tourism is the variation
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