| Medical and surgical tourism: the new world of health care globalization and what it means for the practicing surgeon. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19492750 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In this issue of the Bulletin, the leadership of the American College of Surgeons has published a Statement on Medical and Surgical Tourism (see page 26). The statement addresses a number of concerns about this new industry and some of the safety and quality issues that patients may encounter if they seek health care services outside of the U.S. On June 16, 2008, the American Medical Association adopted its own first set of guidelines on medical tourism to help ensure the safety of patients who are considering traveling abroad for medical care. The American College of Surgeons' statement and the American Medical Association's guidelines together provide an important set of principles for consideration by patients, employers, insurers, and other third-party groups responsible for coordinating such travel outside of the country. |
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Authors:
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James A Unti |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons Volume: 94 ISSN: 0002-8045 ISO Abbreviation: Bull Am Coll Surg Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-04 Completed Date: 2009-06-30 Revised Date: 2011-04-04 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7507024 Medline TA: Bull Am Coll Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 18-25 Citation Subset: H |
Affiliation:
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American College of Surgeons' Nora Institute for Surgical Patient Safety, Chicago, IL, USA. |
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Delivery of Health Care*
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economics General Surgery* / economics Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Safety Travel* |
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Comment In:
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Bull Am Coll Surg. 2010 Jan;95(1):67
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21456449
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