Medical tourism is a significant and progressing sector driven by massive costs and prolonged waiting times in countries worldwide. For as long as the idea of medical care has existed, human beings have been desiring to travel to have the accessibility of this. Present day’s medical tourism market is, for the most part, a sub-product of prolonged waiting times for medical procedures and the massive cost of private medical care in countries all over the world, stimulating the demand for travel packages to countries where people can get the benefit of more affordable healthcare services. In the present times, a growing number of people are exploring the advantages of medical tourism. It is common knowledge that medical tourism provides a cheap option for receiving healthcare treatment without compromising quality. Modern applications are allowing instant online consultation bookings with international physicians. It may be alarming for medical tourism clinics and agents to take unusual long times to set an appointment.
Case – Reference no. 822-0004-1
Authors: Muhammad Usman Tariq; Saleem Alhosani
Published by: Abu Dhabi School of Management
Published in: 2022
Length: 10 pages
Topics: Tourism; Processes; Improvement; Quality; Application
