Trust, consideration key to medical tourism
The Korea Times, January 27, 2009
The success of medical tourism relies on trust, according to Lee Sang-jun, president of dermatology and cosmetic surgery clinic Anacli, located in Korea. Many patients are hesitant and sometimes fearful of receiving medical care in foreign countries. To relieve this fear, he says, it's important for physicians to use care in establishing trust with patients and making them feel comfortable.
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