Medical Tourism: Implications in India
Medical Tourism: Implications in India
Medical Tourism: Implications in India
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