The potential for bi-lateral agreements in medical tourism: A qualitative study of stakeholder perspectives from the UK and India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globalisation has prompted countries to evaluate their position on trade in health services. However, this is often done from a multi-lateral, rather than a regional or bi-lateral perspective. In a previous review, we concluded that most of the issues raised could be better addressed from a bi-lateral relationship. We report here the results of a qualitative exercise to assess stakeholders' perceptions on the prospects for such a bi-lateral system, and its ability to address concerns associated with medical tourism.

Methods

30 semi-structured interviews were carried out with stakeholders, 20 in India and 10 in the UK, to assess their views on the potential offered by a bi-lateral relationship on medical tourism between both countries. Issues discussed include data

SUBMITTER: Martinez Alvarez M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3110115 | biostudies-literature | 2011 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature