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Medical Tourism Directory

The Medical Tourism and the Health Travel Industry is booming, and
now there's a medical travel directory that gives medical tourists the information they need to get the care they deserve. In addition to information and articles to educate you about healthcare travel, World Medical Resources' online medical travel directory gives you access to information about global hospitals , medical tourism physicians and medical travel planners so you can make the best decision for you.

International medical care facilities and providers are encouraged to contact WMR immediately to ensure their facility is listed on the most comprehensive medical tourism resource on the web.Our Destinations include listings for popular countries including: Costa Rica , Mexico , India , Singapore , Malaysia , Spain , Thailand , Argentina , Brazil , China , Dubai/UAE , Korea , El Salvador .

Taiwan Hopes to Become A Player

UKANG, Taiwan - Last year, the Taiwan Department of Health formed an initiative to facilitate medical travel. The program includes 20 hospitals that work with airlines, hotels and travel agencies, as well as the government, to attract medical visitors. If they are successful, Taiwan is poised to become a destination for medical tourism.

Since 1995, Taiwanese citizens have enjoyed universal health care, which allowed them to see any doctor at any hospital without referral. With a Smart Card that keeps their health records, Taiwanese citizens can receive dental, prenatal care, vision and major surgeries.

Taiwan must cross several hurdles before medical tourism can be successful. One of the most significant barriers is language. Another one is the fear of international patients of treating a serious medical condition in an unfamiliar country.
June 30, 2008

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