Planning to travel? Your motivation is likely going to fall into one of these boxes: 1. Visits to friends and family2. Vacation3. Business What is missing from the list? People who travel to commit suicide. What is it? Death tourism (a specific type of medical tourism) is a system whereby non-terminally ill individuals travel to […]
Who Receives the Best Treatment: Hospital Patient or Hotel Guest?
Check in to any hotel (from a Holiday Inn Express to a Mandarin Oriental), and you will know instantly that you are important. The enterprise and the industry exist to maximize your positive experience(s). Register at a New York hospital or Emergency Room, and you promptly are aware that you are not important. You are […]
Who Receives the Best Treatment: Hospital Patient or Hotel Guest?
Check in to any hotel (from a Holiday Inn Express to a Mandarin Oriental), and you will know instantly that you are important. The enterprise and the industry exist to maximize your positive experience(s). Register at a New York hospital or Emergency Room, and you promptly are aware that you are not important. You are […]
Is Medical Tourism Safe?
At first blush, Medical tourism seems like a good idea. Travel to Thailand, UAE, or Germany – and while exploring the culture, food, wines and shops, make a stop at a local hospital for a tummy tuck, a kidney transplant or a hip replacement. What is Medical Tourism? Medical tourism (also known as health tourism, medical […]