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Monthly Archives: August 2010
News Reporting and Medical Travel Tourist
First hand interview with patient traveling to Costa Rica for colonoscopy and dental treatment. Education on cost comparisons, experiences and overall impression of his trip Continue reading
Mexico
Pros: A report was commissioned by the Families U.S.A., a Washington advocacy organization that stated: “About 90 percent [feel] the care they had received in Mexico had been good or excellent. About 80 percent rated the care they had received in the United States as good or excellent.”
Cons: Crime—Medical tourists should be aware of terrorist attacks that occur in Mexico in addition to muggings and robberies, particularly in Mexico City. Most of robberies happen on publican transportation areas, where pickpocketing occurs. Women travelers in particular are advised to be aware of their surroundings as the risk of sexual assault is fairly high. Continue reading
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Tagged Cost savings, Crime, Location, Medical Tourists, Mexico, US healthcare, Waiting time
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Medical Tourism: A New Role for Nursing?
Medical tourists believe that for a considerably lower cost and with a shorter waiting period they can obtain treatment that is equal to, if not even better than what they would receive at home Continue reading
Posted in Legal Issues, Travel for Medical, US Healthcare
Tagged consumers, facilitators, Nurses
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Medical Treatment Abroad Boasts Cost Savings and Patient Satisfaction
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Companies are testing the waters with medical tourism and here is a patient that took the plunge!
Employee takes their company’s offer to choose surgery overseas. Cost saving was there but their experience offers a whole new light on medical tourism. Why not choose superior medical treatment that offers individualized attention and amazing results at an affordable price for both the patient and companion! Continue reading
CDC Offers Medical Tourism Statistics and Review
Things to know when you travel abroad for medical procedures and how the US healthcare system has greatly impacted this unique option for quality and affordable healthcare options Continue reading
Posted in Travel for Medical, US Healthcare
Tagged CDC, heathcare statistics, medical tourism, US healthcare
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