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Medical Tourism in the Jamaica

Medical and Wellness Tourism in Jamaica

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Jamaica’s proximity to North America coupled with its ability to provide world-class services and facilities at internationally competitive prices in several fields of treatment gives it an additional advantage in meeting the rapidly growing demand for health care.

By: Richard L. Bernal , Henry IC Lowe

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The globalization of the health care industry is being driven by the high cost of health care in developed countries compounded by the increasing availability at less expensive rates in developing countries. Jamaica’s proximity to North America coupled with its ability to provide world-class services and facilities at internationally competitive prices in several fields of treatment gives it an additional advantage in meeting the rapidly growing demand for health care.

Looking beyond sun, sand and sea, Medical and Wellness Tourism in Jamaica delves into the world of health and wellness tourism in the Caribbean. Drawing on relevant and current statistics and data, the global state of the health and wellness tourism industry is presented and the future prospects for the Caribbean discussed and analysed in the context of the important trends and developments in health and wellness tourism and the unique opportunities for the Caribbean. From surgeries to spas, the potential socio-economic benefits that can be harnessed by investing in resources for the promotion of health and wellness tourism are presented as an innovative solution for sustainable tourism through product diversification.

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 9 × 6 in
ISBN

978-976-637-985-8
Binding

Paperback
Page Count

100
Publication Date

September 2019

Contents

List of Figures and Tables

Foreword

Introduction

Acronyms and Abbreviations

  1. Global Character of Medical and Wellness Tourism
  2. Origins of Medical and Wellness Tourism in Jamaica
  3. Feasibility of Jamaican Medical and Wellness Providers
  4. Promotion of Medical and Wellness Tourism in Jamaica

Bibliography

Index

About the Author

Ambassador  Dr Richard  L. Bernal is Pro-Vice Chancellor, Global Affairs at  the  University of  the  West Indies.  A  former Jamaican Ambassador to the   United  States and   Permanent Representative to  the  OAS, Amb. Bernal was  previously the  Director-General of  the  Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery, former lead  negotiator for  CARICOM and  former Executive Director for  the  Caribbean at the  Inter-American Development Bank.

 

 

Prof.  the  Honourable Henry  I.  C. Lowe  is  a  scientist  specializing in medicinal  chemistry.   The    discoverer  of    bioactive  molecules  from Jamaican  medicinal  plants  which  are   being  developed  for    cancer therapy, diabetes and  HIV/AIDS, Prof. Lowe is also  the  holder of  six (6) patents based on the areas  of  his  research in nutraceuticals and  chronic diseases. He  is a member of  several prominent  associations in the  USA and  UK  and  is  the  only Jamaican who is  a member of  the  prestigious American Association for  Cancer Research. Prof. Lowe is an Adjunct Professor in the  Department of Medicine, University of  Maryland School of    Medicine,  USA,    Distinguished  Adjunct   Professor  of    Ethno-medicinal  Chemistry, University of   Technology,  Jamaica and   Honorary  Professor in  the   Faculty of  Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona.

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