Medical Tourism – It’s No Vacation

July 26, 2008

Medical tourism is a growing trend in the United States, where some patients are going to other countries for their medical care. The idea is perhaps understandable in a medical system overburdened with waiting lists, third-party payer denials, and high costs. But there are serious risks along with the benefits, and some profound ethical concerns as well. For more on this issue, listen to the latest CedarEthics Podcast, a production of the Center for Bioethics at Cedarville University.

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