Description
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.
Contents
List of Figures and Tables
Foreword
Introduction
Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Global Character of Medical and Wellness Tourism
- Origins of Medical and Wellness Tourism in Jamaica
- Feasibility of Jamaican Medical and Wellness Providers
- 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.
