Abstract
Medical tourism is a new global niche market. This market has a significant economic scope, but little research exists regarding the actual effects that medical tourism has on a destination. This paper provides a survey of the history, economic scope and traveler motivations associated with medical tourism. In addition, a discursive analysis explores the implications for the larger medical industry and tourism industry of a destination. A grounded theory is provided that can serve as a foundation for future research, and directions for this research, in collaboration with managers and policy makers are suggested.
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