Current issues and emerging trends in medical tourism
By: Malcolm Cooper, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan, Kazem Vafadari, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan, Mayumi Hieda, St. Luke Clinic, Oita, Japan
Series: Advances in hospitality, tourism, and the services industry (AHTSI) book series
Publisher: Medical Information Science Reference, an imprint of IGI Global
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Hershey, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 430
ISBN-13: 9781466685741; 9781466685758
Subjects: Medical care; Economic aspects; Medical tourism
Description: "This book focuses on the emerging phenomena of international travel by patients in search of improved healthcare services and treatment, wellness programs, and complementary recreational activities"--
Notes: "Premier reference source"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.