Question

Q. Which of the following most appropriately defines Medical tourism?

• A.
  When medical practitioners travel to other countries to provide special medical treatments, with entire funding by the government.
• B.
  When the government provides medical insurance to their citizens while travelling abroad.
• C.
  When medical treatment and international tourism activity are combined.
• D.
  When one country regulates the visa and travel approvals of tourists based on their medical history.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

When medical treatment and international tourism activity are combined.
Explanation:

When medical treatment is combined with international tourism activity, it is known as medical tourism. Medical tourism is a fast-growing trend of cross-border travel to pursue healthcare services. In medical tourism services typically include elective procedures as well as complex surgeries, etc. India is becoming a favourite destination for medical tourism as Indian doctors have a reputation for high-quality medical training.