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Adelaide Conti1, Paola Delbon, Laura Laffranchi
1Forensic Science Department, Centre of Bioethics Research (with contribution of Fondazione Poliambulanza), University of Brescia, , Brescia, Italy.
Abstract:
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.
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