Heard this week

“Many medical tourists receive excellent care, but data suggest that issues of safety and quality can loom large. Substandard surgical care, poor infection control, inadequately screening of blood products, and falsified or outdated medications in lower income settings of care can pose greater risks than patients would face at home.”

- The AMA Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs offers guidance to physicians whose patients may seek treatment outside of the country, referred to as medical tourism.