What Are the Dangers of Medical Tourism?
There are several very serious concerns you need to research before going on a medical tourism trip. Vacations abroad (medical or not) bring certain risks like food poisoning, injury, culture shock, and countless other potential “threats.” But with medical tourism, there’s also the added pressure of putting your health and life in the hands of a potential stranger. It’s important to understand that there are inherent dangers in any medical treatment, no matter where you receive it. It is estimated that close to 100,000 people die every year in American hospitals due to preventable medical errors. So no matter where you decide to receive your treatment, understand that you always face certain risks. For a more detailed discussion, please visit our Dangers of Medical Tourism section.