Role of Facilitators in the Medical Tourism Industry - A Study of Medical Tourism Facilitators in an Emerging Market

Understanding the multidimensional role of medical travel facilitators: A study on competencies and a proposed model

“…Moreover, it supports the argument that healthcare knowledge is integral to medical tourism, necessitating the integration of medical, travel, and patient-care expertise. This echoes the roles outlined by Yusof and Rosnan [ 11 ] and Rydback [ 10 ], who emphasize the importance of MTFs comprehending medical products and health provider information. MTFs with a thorough awareness of healthcare providers can provide accurate information about provider qualifications, experience, and track record, facilitating informed decision-making for patients [ 22 ].…”

“…Whether as individuals or as part of an organization, MTFs serve a crucial role in the medical tourism industry. They provide the bridge that links international patients with healthcare providers in the host country, managing critical aspects such as medical patients, travel, and accommodation needs [ 10 , 41 ]. MTFs perform these tasks by providing a wide range of services, including information, consultation services, handling booking arrangements, developing networking ties, and offering comprehensive assistance to the industry [ 10 , 11 ].…”

“…However, there is a scarcity of academic exploration into MTF competencies. A lot of research has been done on their roles [ [10] , [11] , [12] , [13] ] as well as their digital presence [ [14] , [15] , [16] , [17] ], legal issues [ [18] , [19] , [20] ], influential factors [ 21 , 22 ], and impact on patients [ 3 , 10 , 23 , 24 ]. Yet, the analysis of MTF competencies within a holistic model is significantly missing.…”

Skeppssamhället: rang, roller och status på örlogsskepp under 1600-talet

“…184 Först några decennier in på seklet flyttades kabyssen till den "engelska" positionen under backdäcket. 185 Strax akter om fockmasten i hålskeppets förliga del stuvades ankar-57 kablarna. 186 Det finns uppgifter som pekar på att dessa, åtminstone på en del svenska skepp under den senare delen av seklet, flyttades upp till trossdäcket, för att under 1700-talet åter få sin plats i hålskeppet, men nu midskepps.…”

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“…These include: the cost of medical services in the United States and their availability for patients with cardiovascular diseases (Eberechukwu, Karen, 2022), an analysis of the factors influencing on the choice of South Korean patients to receive medical services (Jeong Won Ha, Cheon Yu, YunSeop Hwang, 2021), etc. Research of health services marketing in emerging medical tourism markets are appeared (Rydback, 2021).…”