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Ethical and Legal Implications of the Risks of Medical Tourism for Patients: A Qualitative Study of Canadian Health and Safety Representatives' PerspectivesValorie CrooksSimon Fraser University (SFU) - Department of Geography Leigh TurnerUniversity of Minnesota - Twin Cities - School of Public Health I. Glenn CohenHarvard Law School Janet BristeirRegistered Nurse & Independent Researcher Jeremy SnyderSimon Fraser University (SFU) Victoria CaseySimon Fraser University (SFU) - Department of Geography Rebecca WhitmoreSimon Fraser University (SFU) - Department of Geography December 21, 2012 BMJ Open, Vol. 3, 2013 Abstract: Medical tourism involves patients’ intentional travel to privately obtain medical care in another country. Empirical evidence regarding health and safety risks facing medical tourists is limited. Consideration of this issue is dominated by speculation and lacks meaningful input from people with specific expertise in patient health and safety. We consulted with patient health and safety experts in the Canadian province of British Columbia to explore their views concerning risks that medical tourists may be exposed to. Herein, we report on the findings, linking them to existing ethical and legal issues associated with medical tourism.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 9 Keywords: Medical Tourism, Health Care, Globalization, Safety, Infection, Public Health, Law, Bioethics Accepted Paper SeriesDate posted: February 13, 2013Suggested CitationContact Information
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