Is Medical Tourism the Need of the Hour in Goa?

Abstract

 Medical tourism in Goa has increased considerably, with both national and international visitors. Important factors that were isolated in a current survey which influences the decision of patients could be cost, doctor quality, and post-rehabilitation facilities. It thus clearly shows that affordability is the prime factor. It basically implies that for the patient, cost of treatment is a very important factor. Qualifications and experience of doctors come as the other two prime factors. They want to be sure about the competency of the doctors treating them. The fear of medical negligence is still high, referring to the reliability of health care. The after-care environment and services turn out to be an important aspect, and overall, patients appreciate a suitable recovery center and proper aftercare treatment. It was established that the reduced costs of treatment, coupled with insurance coverage, improve access to health care. Nevertheless, more affordable options raise concern about the quality. These findings present a case for affordable, high-quality, and reliable health care within the medical tourism sector of Goa.