2022
DOI: 10.31822/jomat.2022-7-1-1
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Medical Tourism in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus: Strategies for Improvement

Abstract: Right to health" is a fundamental human right and it is protected by international laws, also it turns over to states in three areas. Quality health care, affordability and the availability of necessary facilities and equipment's form part of the reasons why individuals in need of these services migrate to countries that fortunately have upgraded facilities ready to serve the needs of patients worldwide. The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of health practitioners, tourist agents (travel age… Show more

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“…Additionally, some countries lack access to the latest medical techniques for treating certain disorders while legal and ethical constraints may restrict access to certain surgeries, especially transgender surgery and organ transplants (Cohen, 2015). Consequently, many patients prefer getting medical treatment overseas because of lower costs and waiting times, better care, and opportunities to incorporate fun, relaxation, and leisure activities (Arueyingho et al, 2022;Connell, 2006;Heung, Kucukusta, & Song, 2010;Fetscherin & Stephano, 2016). This is known as medical tourism (MT) (Carrera & Bridges, 2006, Connell, 2006, Bookman & Bookman, 2007, Wongkit & McKercher, 2016.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Additionally, some countries lack access to the latest medical techniques for treating certain disorders while legal and ethical constraints may restrict access to certain surgeries, especially transgender surgery and organ transplants (Cohen, 2015). Consequently, many patients prefer getting medical treatment overseas because of lower costs and waiting times, better care, and opportunities to incorporate fun, relaxation, and leisure activities (Arueyingho et al, 2022;Connell, 2006;Heung, Kucukusta, & Song, 2010;Fetscherin & Stephano, 2016). This is known as medical tourism (MT) (Carrera & Bridges, 2006, Connell, 2006, Bookman & Bookman, 2007, Wongkit & McKercher, 2016.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%