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Medical Tourism

Medical Tourism. By Craig S. Wright & Brad Meaney. Then. Epidaurus, Greece Asclepius “the healer”. Now. 50+ countries list healthcare as major industry $100B annually. Where. Costa Rica Panama Turkey Southeast Asia India United States. What. Orthopedic Cardiac Dental

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Medical Tourism

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  1. Medical Tourism By Craig S. Wright & Brad Meaney

  2. Then • Epidaurus, Greece • Asclepius “the healer”

  3. Now • 50+ countries list healthcare as major industry • $100B annually

  4. Where • Costa Rica • Panama • Turkey • Southeast Asia • India • United States

  5. What • Orthopedic • Cardiac • Dental • Cosmetic

  6. Why • Cost • Lack of insurance • Unavailable Treatments

  7. Insurance Companies

  8. Facilitators-Who are they?

  9. Malpractice • Hampton Inn Philadelphia • Claudia Aderotimi from UK • Back room beauty treatment • Cement, Mineral Oil, Fix A Flat

  10. Riedel v. Sheraton BalHarbour • 1994 • On-Call Medicine “Although the Sheraton initially had no obligation to provide the Riedels with medical assistance, once it undertook this task, it had a duty to exercise reasonable care.” • Do not refer guests to specific doctor • Provide list of reputable clinics

  11. Airlines • Aviation Medical Assistance Act (1998) • In-Flight Emergencies • Defibrillators

  12. For You • Medical Tourism Association • Med Retreat www.medretreat.com • Arriva Costa Rica www.arrivacostarica.com

  13. Sources • www.health-tourism.com • www.healthcostarica.com • www.arrivacostarica.com • www.worldmedicalandsurgical.com • http://www.medaire.com/FAA_OnboardMedicalKits_pl105170.pdf

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