A very interesting op-ed piece appears in today's New York Times about the pros and cons of U.S. patients going overseas to receive medical care. The authors note that there is some reason to believe that the care received in many hospitals in other countries is at least equal to that received here. Also, patients usually receive care at much lower cost, which is usually the point of seeking overseas care to begin with. However, the authors smartly note some risks. Patients may be at far greater risk should complications arise. If they find themselves victims of medical malpractice they may be out-0f-luck in seeking compensation for the harms and losses inflicted by a foreign physician.
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