International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

Magic Mountains and Multi-disciplines in International Medical Mobilities; Comment on “Patient Mobility in the Global Marketplace: A Multidisciplinary Perspective”

Document Type : Commentary

Authors
Tomas Mainil 1, 2, 3
Herman Meulemans 3, 4
1 Centre for Health Region Development, HZ University of Applied Sciences, Zeeland, The Netherlands
2 Academy of Tourism, NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences, Breda, The Netherlands
3 CELLO, Sociology of Health, University of Antwerpen, Antwerp, Belgium
4 Centre for Health Systems Research & Development, (CHSR&D), University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South-Africa
10.15171/ijhpm.2014.58
Abstract
Medical mobilities offer both opportunities and challenges. This tension follows the same ratio as many other
historic fora, but offers at the same time a sustainable equilibrium. Multi-disciplines are, therefore, the key to the
medical lifeworld for the global health and well-being of transnational health users around the globe.
Keywords
Global Health
Transnational Healthcare
Medical Mobilities
Well-being
Regionalism
Citizenship
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  • Received Date 07 June 2014
  • Revised Date 24 June 2014
  • Accepted Date 23 June 2014
  • First Published Date 23 June 2014
  • Published Date 01 June 2014