This work focusses on ethics in medical tourism. Medical tourism is an emerging form of tourism that provides people with an opportunity to pursue medical care abroad. Initially, medical tourism involved patients travelling from third world countries to developed countries to seek a treatment that is not accessible in their native country. Medical tourists normally visit other nations so that they can receive healthcare at an affordable cost than what they would have to pay if they pursued the same treatment in their country. The popularity of medical tourism has acquired the significant consideration of researchers, policymakers and the media. In fact, the attention has been majorly focused on how this industry upholds the moral code.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Ethics in Medical Tourism
- The Significance of Ethics in Medical Tourism
- Ethical Concerns in Medical Tourism
- Ethical Responsibility of Healthcare Providers
- Ethical Responsibility of Medical Tourists
- Ethical Issues Around Medical Tourism
- Ethical Concerns of Organ Transplantation
- Ethical Concerns in Relation to Universal Healthcare System
- Ethical Considerations in Informed Consent
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the ethical dimensions of medical tourism, an emerging form of tourism that involves seeking healthcare abroad. It examines the ethical responsibilities of both healthcare providers and medical tourists, and analyzes the potential ethical concerns that arise within this industry.
- Ethical responsibilities of healthcare providers in medical tourism
- Ethical responsibilities of medical tourists
- Ethical issues related to the quality of care and patient safety
- Ethical implications of medical tourism on the universal healthcare system
- Ethical considerations regarding informed consent and patient autonomy
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Ethics in Medical Tourism: This chapter introduces the concept of medical tourism and its growing significance. It highlights the increasing demand for affordable healthcare services abroad and emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in this field.
- The Significance of Ethics in Medical Tourism: This chapter examines the fundamental principles of ethical conduct within the medical tourism industry. It emphasizes the responsibility of healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care, maintain patient privacy, and act professionally. Additionally, it outlines the ethical obligations of medical tourists to familiarize themselves with the host country's practices and customs.
- Ethical Concerns in Medical Tourism: This chapter delves into the various ethical concerns that arise in medical tourism. It discusses issues such as the potential for lower quality care in certain destinations, the impact of medical tourism on home country healthcare systems, and the ethical implications of organ transplantation procedures abroad.
- Ethical Responsibility of Healthcare Providers: This chapter focuses on the ethical responsibilities of healthcare providers in medical tourism. It emphasizes the importance of respecting the values and traditions of the host country, ensuring patient safety and well-being, and addressing concerns related to the universal healthcare system.
- Ethical Responsibility of Medical Tourists: This chapter examines the ethical responsibilities of medical tourists. It highlights the importance of understanding the potential risks and challenges of traveling abroad for medical treatment, respecting local customs and laws, and being mindful of the impact their actions may have on the host country's healthcare system.
- Ethical Issues Around Medical Tourism: This chapter explores specific ethical issues that arise in medical tourism, such as the perception of low-quality care in home countries, the potential for negative consequences for the patient's health, and the ethical implications of organ transplantation.
- Ethical Concerns of Organ Transplantation: This chapter examines the ethical concerns surrounding organ transplantation within the context of medical tourism. It discusses issues such as the uncertainty of organ screening practices, the potential for infectious diseases, and the lack of standardized procedures.
- Ethical Concerns in Relation to Universal Healthcare System: This chapter analyzes the ethical concerns that arise from medical tourism in relation to the universal healthcare system. It discusses the potential for increased costs, the challenge of ensuring equal access to healthcare, and the need for effective infection control measures.
- Ethical Considerations in Informed Consent: This chapter focuses on the ethical considerations regarding informed consent in medical tourism. It highlights the importance of accurate and complete information for patients, the challenges of obtaining informed consent in a global context, and the need to address patient autonomy and decision-making.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The core concepts and terms explored in this paper include medical tourism, healthcare ethics, patient safety, informed consent, organ transplantation, universal healthcare system, ethical responsibility, ethical issues, and cultural sensitivity.
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- Joe Wessh (Autor), 2019, Ethics in Medical Tourism, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/493823
