Medical Tourism: Implications in India

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MEDICAL TOURISM

IMPLICATIONS IN INDIA
DEFINITION
Top specialties for medical travelers

 Cosmetic surgery
 Dentistry (general, restorative, cosmetic)
 Cardiovascular (angioplasty, CABG, transplants)
 Orthopedics (joint and spine; sports medicine)
 Cancer (often high-acuity or last resort)
 Reproductive (fertility, IVF, women's health)
 Weight loss (LAP-BAND, gastric bypass)
 Scans, tests, health screenings and second opinions
WHY???
 Asia has taken the lead as one of the most preferred destination for medical
value travel
 India in top 10 countries offering medical tourism
 LOW COST, LESS WAITING TIME, RICH HERITAGE, QUALITY
 For cardiovascular treatments
 Brazil for cosmetic surgery
 Mexico for dental treatments
 Medical tourists from across the globe, however, developing and
underdeveloped countries form a major portion of the pie. 
 India also famous for Alternate medicine esp Ayurveda and yoga
BOON AND A BANE……..

RURAL HEALTH
CARE
Internal brain drain

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