Last year, four people died after medical tourism visits, while two people lost their lives in 2021. “The DFA is aware that some citizens have experienced complications in the course of their treatment in Turkey, and a number have died following medical procedures. “We are aware of 22 British nationals who have died in Turkey since January 2019 following medical tourism visits,” it said in a statement. Certain clinics and hospitals abroad allow patients to fly home within a week of surgery. “Medical tourism is recognised to carry particular additional risks.

Source: Irish Independent May 15, 2023 02:38 UTC