Outbound Countries

This chapter will detail each selected outbound medical tourism country in order to provide the reader with general country information and specific data on medical tourism interest, such as existing medical tourism situation, sought after destinations and treatment, as well as the reasons why the population might seek health care abroad.

The research for this chapter has been conducted using desk, qualitative and exploratory research. The main methods of research used are: online dictionaries and encyclopaedias, medical tourism portals, books, industry related magazines, reports and publications. In addition, statistical bureaus, health ministries and industry experts per country were contacted when necessary, via telephone, email or in person.