Medical tourism : a reference handbook / Kathy Stolley and Stephanie Watson.
| Author/creator | Stolley, Kathy S. |
| Other author | Watson, Stephanie. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, 2012. |
| Description | xix, 343 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Contemporary world issues Contemporary world issues. ^A226726 |
| Contents | Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Worldwide perspective or special U.S. issues -- Chronology -- Medical care providers -- Organizational biographies -- Data and documents -- Directory of organizations -- Resources. |
| Abstract | "From exotic spa treatments to euthanasia, this book examines the background and social context of medical tourism-- the practice of traveling for health care. This work also documents how this industry is reshaping the face of medicine worldwide for individuals, local communities, and national health care systems"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2012004133 |
| ISBN | 9781598845402 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1598845403 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781598845419 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 1598845411 (ebook) |