RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 What about the dentist–patient relationship in dental tourism?
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 209
OP 210
DO 10.1136/medethics-2013-101415
VO 40
IS 3
A1 Adelaide Conti
A1 Paola Delbon
A1 Laura Laffranchi
A1 Corrado Paganelli
YR 2014
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/40/3/209.abstract
AB Dental tourism is patients travelling across international borders with the intention of receiving dental care. It is a growing phenomenon that raises many ethical issues, particularly regarding the dentist–patient relationship. We discuss various issues related to this phenomenon, including patient autonomy over practitioner choice, patient safety, continuity of care, informed consent and doctor–patient communication, among other factors. In particular, patients partaking in medical tourism should be informed of its potential problems and the importance of proper planning and post-treatment care to guarantee high-quality treatment outcomes.