Global health policy and access to care: Investigating patient choice on an international level using social media

• Main Authors: Peter eZhukovsky (Author), Kai eRuggeri (Author), Eduardo eGarcia-Garzon (Author), Sara ePlakolm (Author), Elisa eHaller (Author), Dafina ePetrova (Author), Vaishali eMahalingam (Author), Igor Gomes Menezes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The increased access to transportation and information has led to the emergence of more diverse patient choice and new forms of healthcare consumption, such as medical travel. In order for healthcare providers to effectively attract patients, more knowledge is needed on the mechanisms un...