Medical Tourism

Kathy Stolley, PhD, is Batten Associate Professor of Sociology at Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk. She was editor-in-chief of the applied sociology journal Social Insight: Knowledge at Work. Her published works include Greenwood's The Basics of Sociology and HIV/AIDS.Stephanie Watson is an experienced freelance writer and editor specializing in health and science. Her published works include The Genetics of Obesity; The Mechanisms of Genetics: An Anthology of Current Thought; and Spina Bifida.

• Preface,1 Background and History,What Is Medical Tourism?,Why Do People Travel Abroad for Medical Care?,Cost,Quality,Shorter Wait Times,Unavailable Procedures,Anonymity,Vacation,Inbound vs. Outbound Medical Tourism,Types of Medical Tourism,Dental Tourism,Reproductive Tourism,Transplant Tourism,Lifestyle Tourism,Other Medically Related Forms of Tourism,What Factors Drive the Growth of Medical Tourism?,Cost,Demand,Availability,Ease of Travel,Quality,Higher Standard of Living,Who Are the Medical Tourists?,The Uninsured,The Hopeful,The Accidental Tourist,The Traveler,The Luxury Seeker,The Expatriate,The Health Conscious,The Wealthy,The Poor,The Informed,Top Medical Tourism Destinations,Asia,India,Thailand,Malaysia,Singapore,Taiwan,South Korea,Philippines,Latin America,Mexico,Argentina,Brazil,Costa Rica,Caribbean,Antigua,Barbados,Europe,Czech Republic,Hungary,Turkey,Middle East,Israel,Jordan,United Arab Emirates,Africa,South Africa,How Medical Tourism Markets Itself,International Outreach,Internet Presence,Traditional Advertising,Word of Mouth,Medical Tourism Facilitators,References,2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions,Gathering Accurate Data and Conducting Research,Definitional and Related Problems,Research Approaches,Some Basic Unanswered Questions,Meeting Research Needs,Safety Concerns,Ensuring Patients Are Getting High-Quality Care Abroad,Information on the Internet,Accreditation and Medical Standards,Medical Personnel/Licensing,Standards for Medical Tourism Facilitators,Continuity of Care,Liability,Traveling across Borders,Health Risks of International Travel,Entry Requirements,Avoiding Travel-related Problems for Medical Tourists,Details at Home,Medical Details,Travel Details,The Internet, Distance Care, and Telemedicine,Ethical Issues,Shortcutting Cost and Quality,Illegal Procedures,Suicide Tourism,Unproven Treatments,Informed Consent,Selling Organs,The Economics of Medical Tourism,Affordability,Health Insurance,Opposition to Insurance Coverage,References,3 Worldwide Perspective or Special U.S. Issues,Global Tourism,Globalization and Medical Tourism,How Does Medical Tourism Fit into a World Economy?,Medical Tourism and Systemic Inequalities,Heath Care Inequities,Public Health,Global Health Workforce,Migration of Skilled Medical Professionals out of Poorer Countries,Migration of Skilled Medical Professionals into Poorer Countries,Impacts of Migration on Medical Education and Ethics,Regulatory Guidelines Impacting Medical Tourism,International Health Regulations,General Agreement on Trade in Services,Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures,Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement,Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights,European Union (EU) Directive on Cross-border Health Care,Why Do Medical Tourists Pick One Country Over Another?,Distance,Specialization and Reputation,Infrastructure,Political Stability,Cultural and Language Issues,Choosing a Destination,The U.S. Health Care System and Medical Tourism,The United States as a Medical Tourism Destination,Domestic Medical Tourism,American Opinion on Medical Travel,U.S. Health Care Reform and Medical Tourism,References,4 Chronology,References,5 Medical Care Providers—Organizational Biographies,Asia,India,Apollo Hospitals,Fortis Hospital, Bangalore,Max Super-Specialty Hospital,Shroff Eye Hospital and LASIK Center,Malaysia,Prince Court Medical Centre,Tropicana Medical Centre (TMC),Philippines,St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC),Singapore,Alexandra Hospital,Gleneagles Hospital,National Cancer Center, Singapore (NCCS),Raffles Hospital,South Korea,Wooridul Spine Hospital,Taiwan,Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital,Min-Sheng General Hospital,Taipei Medical University—Municipal Wan Fang Hospital,Thailand,Bangkok Hospital Medical Center,Bumrungrad International,Caribbean,Antigua,Crossroads Centre,Barbados,Barbados Fertility Centre,Curacao,Curacao Dialysis Center,Puerto Rico,HIMA–HEALTH,Central and South America,Brazil,Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE),Ivo Pitanguy Clinic,Costa Rica,CIMA San José,Clinica Biblica Hospital,Europe,Czech Republic,Na Homolce Hospital,Germany,Schoen-Kliniken,Turkey,Anadolu Medical Center,Middle East and Africa,Israel,IVF Haifa,Jordan,King Hussein Cancer Center,Lebanon,Clemenceau Medical Center,South Africa,Netcare Olivedale Hospital,United Arab Emirates,American Hospital Dubai,Dubai Healthcare Center (DHCC),North America,Canada,Shouldice Hospital,Mexico,Christus Muguerza Super Specialty Hospital,United States,Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA),Cleveland Clinic,Jackson Memorial Hospital,Johns Hopkins Medicine International (JHI),Mayo Clinic,Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC),Partners Harvard Medical International (PHMI),Philadelphia International Medicine (PIM),Shady Grove Fertility Center,Stanford Hospital & Clinics,Texas Medical Center,University of Michigan Health System,University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC),Weill Cornell Medical College,References,6 Data and Documents,Data,Documents,American College of Surgeons Statement on Medical and Surgical Tourism,International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Guidelines for Plastic Surgery Tourists,Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Pre-Travel Consultation: Counseling and Advice for Travelers,United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Code of Ethics for Tourism,International Society for Stem Cell Research Patient Handbook on Stem Cell Therapies: Appendix I of the Guidelines for Clinical Translation of Stem Cell Research (Sections 9, 10, and 11),References,7 Directory of Organizations,8 Resources,Books,Research Focus,Patient Guides,Spas,Other,Academically Focused Resources,Selected Journals (Academic),Medical Journal Finder Directories,Selected Journal Articles, Essays, and Book Chapters,Reports,Medical Society Positions and Statements,Regulations and Legislation,United States,International,The European Union (EU),World Tourism Organization (UNWTO),World Health Organization (WHO),Workforce Issues,Issues in Medical Ethics,Trade Associations/Industry Resources,General Audience Resources,Magazines,Selected News Articles (Print and Video),Patient Information,Facilitators/Medical Tourism Companies,Information Portals (Medical Tourism),Information Directories,Blogs,First-Person Accounts and Individual Stories,Books,News Reports,Traveler Information,Healthy Travel,CDC Health Information for International Travel 2012,A Guide on Safe Food for Travelers,International Travel and Health Pages,Travelers' Health Pages,World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centres on Travel and Health,Information on Specific Countries,Travel Documents,Office of American Citizens Services and Crisis Management (ACS),Travel Warnings,Office of American Citizens Services and Crisis Management (ACS),Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC),Travel Tools,Language Tools,Currency Converters,Country Reports,World Budget Estimator,World Clocks,Weather Tools,World Weather,Glossary,Index,

The title's health care provider profiles and resource listings are extraordinarily worthwhile.