DEFINITION OF CONCEPT
International Institute of Research on Medical Migration
Definition of concept
Medical migration
“Medical migration is a trip made to receive treatment, care, to work or study in the medical field.” (IIRMM 2017)
Medical tourism
“Medical tourism is a travel made to receive treatment or care beyond the immediate local area, requiring expenses that are not directly related to such treatment or care.” (IIRMM 2017)
Medical Tourist
“The medical tourist is a person directly or indirectly involved in a trip related to medical tourism.” (IIRMM 2017)
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