| Description |
xix, 343 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Contemporary world issues |
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Contemporary world issues.
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| Summary |
"From exotic spa treatments to euthanasia, this book examines the background and social context of medical tourism-- the practice of traveling for health care. This work also documents how this industry is reshaping the face of medicine worldwide for individuals, local communities, and national health care systems"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Worldwide perspective or special U.S. issues -- Chronology -- Medical care providers -- Organizational biographies -- Data and documents -- Directory of organizations -- Resources. |
| Subject |
Medical tourism -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Medical Tourism.
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| Added Author |
Watson, Stephanie, B.S.
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| ISBN |
9781598845402 hardback |
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1598845403 hardback |
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9781598845419 ebook |
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1598845411 ebook |
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