Malaysia Medical Tourism: Social Reasons and Factors Analysis

This report examines the social reasons that contribute to Malaysia's thriving medical tourism industry. It highlights the country's cost-effectiveness, with a low cost of living making it an attractive destination for medical tourists. The report also emphasizes Malaysia's reputation for quality healthcare, supported by modern hospitals and advanced medical technologies, as well as its low crime rates and government policies that prioritize patient care. The analysis references key academic sources to support its claims, illustrating how these factors collectively position Malaysia as a leading medical tourism destination. The report further discusses the social support provided to tourists, supported by friendly locals and the government's commitment to subsidizing healthcare costs and ensuring the availability of advanced medical tools.

MEDICAL TOURISM IN MALAYSIA
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Introduction
Malaysia is world leading Medical provider serving the majority of foreign patients
population on an annual basis.
Social Reasons for its Existence
The social reasons supporting the existence of Malaysian medical tourism are:
The cost of living in Malaysia is meager as compared to other countries in the world. A
foreigner can reside in Malaysia with a budget of less than $1700 within a month. Malaysia is
preferred by most tourist as it has standard hospitals that offer quality treatment at a lower
(Kohno and Musa 2016).
Secondly, the crime rate in Malaysia is very low. Due to the low cost of living, most
people are employed in various industries within Malaysia. The government has also strategies
strict laws and policies to protect both citizens and foreigners; very few individuals are engaging
in crime thus making Malaysia an outstanding tourist attraction for many people.
Lastly, the country has friendly people that offer social support to tourist patients. For
instance, the government of Malaysia advocates for quality provision of medical services to all
patients by subsidizing health prices and providing advanced medical technological tools
(Woodman 2009).
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Work Cited
Kohno and Musa, G., et al., 2016. Issues in healthcare services in Malaysia as experienced by
Japanese retirees. BMC health services research, 16(1), p.167.
Woodman, J., 2009. Patients beyond borders: Everybody's guide to affordable, world-class
medical travel. Healthy Travel Media
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