A critical examination of empowerment discourse in medical tourism: the case of the dental tourism industry in Los Algodones, Mexico

A critical examination of empowerment discourse in medical tourism: the case of the dental tourism industry in Los Algodones, Mexico

Abstract Background Medical tourism is a term used to describe the phenomenon of individuals intentionally traveling across national borders to privately purchase medical care. The medical tourism industry has been portrayed in the media as an “escape valve” providing alternative care options as a r...

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Main Authors: Krystyna Adams, Jeremy Snyder, Valorie A. Crooks, Nicole S. Berry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Globalization and Health
Subjects:
Medical tourism
Dental tourism
Critical discourse analysis
Health equity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12992-018-0392-3

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