What are the merits and demerits of health tourism?

Answer 1

Merits:

• Low cost treatments
• All inclusive packages available
• Doctors meet international standards
• Advanced facilities & technology
• No waiting lists
• Recovery in a stress free, vacation environment
• Discretion (depending on treatment ie:cosmetic procedures) among family and friends
• Vacation
• indian medical care grows globaly

Demerits:

• May be intimidating
• Follow up arrangements must be considered in advance
• Need to research to ensure you are choosing the right hospital & doctors for you
• May inconvenience family or friend who will escort/assist you in recovery