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Catering to The Global Patient

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As more and more patients are coming to Asia and other countries to get treated or operation for that matter,just because there is improved service here and it is of less cost for that matter and due to all these factors, medical tourism is gaining importance in India, and also there is so much outsourcing going on in Health care industry, so how to cope and cater in a better way to the Global patient to make sure the Healthcare industry is in a good shape. Do share your views on this..

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brahmia  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  1 year ago
I think that India attracts patients because it's a tourist country known for is openness. Furthermore, as most of the emerging powers, it has qualified person, while being in an environment where the standard of living is affordable.
Venkatesh Chittarvu  |  Argues in support of  "No"  |  2 years ago
Biggest problems for Medical Tourism happens to be Indian Doctor' apathy towards Patients.In India,most of the times they dont treat patients like consumers.
AKRAM ASLAM  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  2 years ago
Well guys.. i think YES IT IS GAINING IMPORTANCE ..!!! though India is well known for all of its traditional medicines and ayurvedas with which many of the diseases are cured... but as a matter of fact in the current scenario INDIA AND ITS...
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Ahmed Sultan, ITC  |  Added idea  "One step for two purposes"  |  3 years ago
If the quality of medical service is guaranteed, combing both tourism and fulfilling medical (or health) need might be a good idea.
Aloke Paul  |  Added idea  "Cost savings"  |  3 years ago
I think most people like to get the most for their money. The single biggest reason Americans travel to other countries for medical treatment is the opportunity to save money. Depending upon the country and type of treatment, uninsured and...
Nasim VP  |  Supported idea  "Cost savings"  |  3 years ago
The case is different in the Middle East. Majority of the Arabs travel abroad for treatment due to non availability of quality  healthcare facilities.They are willing to spend for quality.
 
 
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With the rapidly growing popularity and variety of cosmetic procedures, more and more consumers are considering plastic surgery. They can choose among a wide range of providers and facilities, with some even offering low-cost “medical tourism” packages in exotic locales. But are they safe? Please use the following URL for the complete article. http://medicaltourism-gazette.blogspot.com/2009/02/precautions-associated-with-medical.html
Nirmal Karan  |  Commented  |  3 years ago
Well, it all depends on how much experience the surgeon has... He might be having a best possible degree but unless he has good experience or good recommendations from earlier patients, one should not continue. Plastic surgery do have risks but in...
 
 
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Will lead to unethical prescriptions 
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Nanda Kumar  |  Argues in support of  "Will lead to unethical prescriptions"  |  2 years ago
Will lead to unethical prescriptions
c.s.manjunthan  |  Argues in support of  "Will lead to unethical prescriptions"  |  2 years ago
The incentives are given to perform well,to produce more,not to heal ailments.this is a noble profession, once incentive  is received by a doctor, then the oath value is destroyed.
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sanjay dey  |  Added idea  "Cost beneficial from other developed & developing countries"  |  2 years ago
India has a rich heritage and today also with its large qualified human resource India has earned fame as the country with good doctors. Our doctors and nurses are serving other countries and making a big difference. But India has also another...
Ramesh Sharma  |  Supported idea  "India should come up with health cities"  |  2 years ago
Health cities is a good idea wherein we can promote healthcare tourism in an organized way. It will certainly boost the Indian healthcare sector along with real estate and overall employment opportunities. Government should jump in with subsidies...
 
 
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