Implications for the NHS of inward and outward medical tourism: a policy and economic analysis using literature review and mixed-methods approaches

• Main Authors: Neil Lunt (Author), Richard D Smith (Author), Russell Mannion (Author), Stephen T Green (Author), Mark Exworthy (Author), Johanna Hanefeld (Author), Daniel Horsfall (Author), Laura Machin (Author), Hannah King (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: National Institute for Health Research, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The study examined the implications of inward and outward flows of private patients for the NHS across a range of specialties and services. Objectives: To generate a comprehensive documentary review; to better understand information, marketing and advertising practices; examine the magni...