Table 2 Informational points contained on Canadian medical tourism brokers' websites (N = 17)
Informational Points | number of websites including informational point | number of websites not including informational point |
|---|---|---|
Evidence of professional membership or certification | 6 | 11 |
Information on foreign physicians (e.g., certifications, training) | 5 | 12 |
Explicit reference to foreign hospital accreditations | 9 | 8 |
Explicit reference to foreign hospitals with JCI accreditation | 6 | 11 |
Explicit reference to "medical tourism" | 12 | 5 |
Explicit reference to "broker" | 0 | 17 |
Explicit reference to "facilitator" | 7 | 10 |
Tourism services offered (e.g., arranging sightseeing) | 10 | 7 |
Images of tourist attractions | 7 | 10 |
Health risks (general - e.g., surgical risks) | 9 | 8 |
Health risks (specific to medical tourism - e.g., post-operative flight) | 2 | 15 |
Patient testimonials | 11 | 6 |
Pricing details | 6 | 11 |