Medical tourism is when people travel to another country to receive medical treatments that are not available or more expensive in their own country. This is often preferred for more affordable treatment, shorter wait times or more advanced technology.

Popular medical tourism destinations include Türkiye, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Costa Rica and Hungary. These countries generally offer quality healthcare services, affordable prices and tourism opportunities.

Some risks of medical tourism include: different medical standards, communication problems due to language barriers, lack of follow-up treatment for post-travel complications, and potential problems with insurance coverage.
Question: Which treatments are most preferred for medical tourism?
Answer: The most preferred treatments include dental treatments, cosmetic surgery, heart surgeries, orthopedic operations, cancer treatments and fertility treatments.

Medical tourism makes significant contributions to the economies of host countries. In addition to health care revenues, it also contributes to the tourism sector. Hotels, restaurants and other tourism services also benefit from this sector, creating employment and contributing to the country's overall economic growth.