FAR REACHING EFFECTS: MEDICAL TOURISM AND ITS BENEFITS
Posted by business | travelling | Posted on March 2nd, 2010
The phenomenon of medical tourism has already attained a celebrity status of sorts. Thousands of people the world over have and continue to benefit from this positive trend. Global healthcare comes not only as a savior for those in need of urgent medical treatment but also helps ones that are on a lookout for elective procedures. A fact well-established is that the medical system in many first-world countries happens to be not only exorbitant but long and tedious, that is if you wish to seek help of a specialist. For some, waiting for long is just not an option. There are illnesses and conditions that require one to take swift decisions. This is exactly where medical tourism comes into play. With medical cost and traveling expenses totaling to half of what you would have spent in a place like America or England, and easy access to professionals and experts, one doesn’t need to think twice. It does cause frustration that even after you bought some kind of cover, one either remains underinsured or not insured at all for certain circumstances. Life is unpredictable, and you may never know when and how it’ll give you a jolt. Healthcare tourism is that one friend that helps you in these unforeseen situations.
That said, it becomes clear that one just doesn’t need to even think twice when it comes to getting quality medical care. Be it related to the heart, bones, brain, and liver or just about anything, illnesses of any kind need to be treated under expert care, and in a certain timeframe. Traveling to a medical tourism hub saves you from not only the unwanted frustration but on a lot of precious time that you, as a healthy individual after the treatment, can spend with your family.
Surgery abroad is a big hit among people from far and wide. On the verge of becoming common, more and more people are being recommended surgery. A variety of medical services are offered by hospitals that cater to the medical tourist. These include cancer treatments, cardiac care, dental procedures, diabetes management, ophthalmologic treatments, fertility procedures, general surgery, gynecology, orthopedic treatments, stem cell therapy, transplants, urological procedures, and bariatric surgery. Main stream medical services apart, one can also avail Alternative Treatments, such as Ayurveda, oriental medicine, naturopathy, wellness and spa treatments, cosmetic procedures and dermatology. A fast-paced growth in the economy, technological advancements, scientific breakthrough and increased standards of health, just some of the contributing factors that have led countries like India, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Singapore become pioneers of medical tourism. A step into their hospitals and you’ll find nothing but state-of-the-art infrastructure, world-class medical equipments, experienced professionals, trained nursing staff, an efficient administration, and overall a comely ambience, so that you don’t feel away from home.
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Without tourism, you would not have to look at fat, ugly people in shorts and white socks, running around proving to everyone that tourists can only speak AmeriKan and KNOW that if you YELL in someone's face, they will immediately understand AmreiKan.
They also forget how to drive.
I used to have a bumper sticker that said: "WHEN I GO ON VACATION I AM COMING TO YOUR TOWN SO I CAN DRESS FUNNY AND DRIVE LIKE A MORON."
yeah it’s a nice place… I am a Filipino and I could say it’s a great country… I wa sthere last April 2010 just for a tour…. Bangkok is no nice and I like the Siam Square…
Very nice video, connects with viewers.
Your question doesn't make any sense.
Tourism has increased immensely with now flights to Antartica from Sydney, you do have the chance to land but mostly you just fly over and look.
Thailand is too charming to leave.
Life is amazing there don’t wanna leaves
^_^
I ? Thailand.
CIRCULAR FLOW: Foreign tourists spend money and that money generates higher incomes, which is then spent by individuals on more products and services, meaning more income for businesses, meaning higher incomes, etc.
IMPORTS? Tourism money acts more like exports than imports, since a country is selling its resources (natural beauty) and services (hotels, restaurants) in return for foreign money.
Tiger balm in Singapore.
Travel locally. Flying is one of the biggest producers of green house gases. And yes, Al Gore that includes you.
PS: Icon MC what oil company do you work for?
@alejaperu I still the Philippines, Thailand now is like a bomb that will explode anytime because of those red shirt rebels..
i still love the Philippines.. thailand has those unlawful red shirt rebels..
IM going BACK home.. baby! in july!
Hi, spa packages are actually getting popular nowadys. Not just the usual spa, people are going more for the holistic and healing spas programs. Key aim of the packages should be targeting relaxation, wellness and health. You did not say where you are located, so I will not be able to offer much.
But take a look at how this is done, like in Thailand. There are spas in hotels and packages offered cover the rooms, spa treatment and dietary health advice. This can be a 1-day, 2-day or even 3-day packages. So the guests gets pampered without having to leave the comfort of the hotel or resort room.
Standalone spa may be a bit difficult as you can only offer the treatment. Try to have a nearby accommodation tied in for a total package deal.
A check on the prices shows that such spa stay cost from between US$100 up to US$500 a day, depending on the location and hotel/resort status.
I guess it will be good if you can try and experience it for yourself. Take a trip to Thailand for one of these packages.
been nine times. Can’t wait for number 10
I work with communities in developing tourism. The single biggest factor:
Whether or not the community sees tourism as an economic driver… takes it seriously. Community understanding and buy-in regarding the benefits of tourism is essential to development of the industry. Are they willing to commit financial and human resources to assist in developing the destination…
Political will by local politicians to take tourism seriously is essential. So many communities see tourism as a "last resort" (no pun intended!) and are still chasing smokestacks rather than dedicating time and energy to developing tourism.
Once this happens, obstacles can be addressed and the destination can build a plan to develop products to position themselves to attract desired markets.
You should learn other languages too,redneck bafoon!Or I should say “paysan”…sau taran prost!
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The cost of our health care is far too high. Even a falling dollar cannot make us competitive with countries like India and Thailand.