Medical tourism

By Kathy S. Stolley

Subjects: Tourism, Handbooks, manuals, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, Medical tourism, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Description: "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"--