Healthcare and medical tourism have become a matter of global concern today. There are many legal issues associated which should be taken into consideration before embarking on a medical trip. Patients who are planning to travel from developed countries to 3rd world regions for particular treatments should be well informed of their rights, prior to entering into any agreement. It is the duty of the treating hospital and a facilitator (if you are using one) to explain all the relevant legal matters to you in a language and manner you can understand.
