The story on Demi Moore’s trip to Austria for leeching therapy is an excellent example of medical tourism. Medical tourism is the practice of traveling out of country to receive cheaper medical care than is available in your home country. Most common are heart surgeries, joint replacement, dental surgery, and cosmetic surgery. Medical tourism is typically used by citizens from comparatively rich countries ( USA, Canada, U.K.) where health care is either too expensive or the waiting list is too long. India and Cuba are common destinations as they have good technology and cheap costs. Obviously, medical tourism has its risks due to lowered standards and reduced safety regulations, yet still, many find it preferable to treatment in their home country.
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