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Medical Facilities As A Basis For The Development Of Medical Tourism

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  • Desislava Aleksandrova

    (University of National and World Economy, Sofia)

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An increased number of countries are practising Medical tourism. The market is large, and the demand is continuously growing. The main characteristics of medical tourism are in the process of continuous development. Geographical proximity is an essential factor, but it is not decisive for the patient's choice. The criteria for acceptable practices in medical tourism, as well as in healthcare in general, are the achievement of excellent treatment, excellent service, and overall a comprehensive tourism product of high quality for consumers. The products offered under the concept of "medical tourism" represent a wide range of practices and procedures in the field of medicine and tourism services. The main criteria that the suppliers of this product meet are the availability and development of appropriate infrastructure and superstructure, including specialized superstructure, qualified staff, excellent technical support and good service.

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  • Desislava Aleksandrova, 2020. "Medical Facilities As A Basis For The Development Of Medical Tourism," Anniversary Scientific Conference with International Participation TOURISM AND CONNECTIVITY 2020, University publishing house "Science and Economics", University of Economics - Varna, issue 1, pages 408-414, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:vra:pr2010:y:2020:i:1:p:408-414
    DOI: 10.36997/TC2020.408
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    Keywords

    medical tourism; medical establishments; health establishments; regulations.;
    All these keywords.

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    • A0 - General Economics and Teaching - - General

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