Legal Medical Issues In Kerala

The legal aspects of medical tourism are undefined at present. All medical procedures carry an element of risk. Even routine surgery may sometimes lead to medical complications.

A patient may be unsatisfied with the results of their surgery or medical treatment, and wish to seek legal recourse. Currently there is no international legal regulation of medical tourism.

As medical tourism increases worldwide, it is likely that an international regulatory authority will come into being. If an international legal framework were to come into place then issues of jurisdiction between a patient's home country and the country where the medical treatment was availed can be resolved.

These are some precautionary points to be considered while planning your medical tour to India.