Medical Tourist

What does "Medical Tourist" means?

Visiting a doctor has become very expensive these days. people living in the so called 'developed' countries face this problem:

Some just cannot afford healthcare.

When such people are advised to undergo a medical procedure, many choose to pack their bags and set off to a 'developing' country like India where they can get the procedure done for the fraction of the cost.

These people who visit other countries for medical reasons are called 'Medical Tourists'. Medical Tourism is the practice of visiting other countries for medical reasons.