International Journal of Healthcare Education & Medical Informatics (ISSN: 2455-9199)

Predicting the Likelihood of Successful Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section (VBAC): A Comparative Analysis of the FLAMM and GEIGER Scoring Systems

Sumedha Gautam, Sudhir Gupta, Mudit Chauhan, Vani Aditya — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Examining the Impact of Healthcare Consultancy on the Development of Medical Tourism

Maame Fosua Afrifa-Minka, Anuhav Sony — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Medical tourism has evolved as a fleetly growing industry in recent times, as patients seek affordable and high-quality medical care abroad. This trend has created significant openings for healthcare providers and consultants to look into this request and offer their services to patients who are looking for affordable and high-quality healthcare services. This review paper examines the impact of healthcare consultancy on the development of medical tourism. It followed a narrative approach to identify and synthesise relevant literature on healthcare consultancy and medical tourism. A comprehensive hunt of electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, using applicable keywords similar to “healthcare consultancy”, “medical tourism”, “healthcare travel”, healthcare facilitation”, and “healthcare collaboration”. It identified the role of healthcare consultancy as providing information, quality care, communication, support and availability of healthcare services. It also identified that patients look out for expertise, character, communication, cost effectiveness and accessibility in medical consultants. The paper also identified challenges in the environment of medical tourism and medical consultancy such as regulatory issues, cultural differences, and communication barriers between healthcare consultants, medical
providers, and patients. This review shows that healthcare consultancy can have a positive impact on the development of medical tourism by furnishing precious services to healthcare providers and patients. However, healthcare consultants must navigate a complex set of
challenges to ensure that their services are effective and sustainable in the long term. Therefore, further research is demanded to augment the understanding of healthcare consultancy in the development of medical tourism and to identify strategies for prostrating the challenges associated with this industry.

How to cite this article:
Afrifa-Minka M F , Sony A . Examining the Impact
of Healthcare Consultancy on the Development
of Medical Tourism. Int J HealthCare Edu & Med
Inform. 2023;10(3&4):17-24.

DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.24321/2455.9199.202307

Addressing India’s Population Growth: A Path to Sustainable Development

Pooja Pathak, Sushil Kumar Shukla — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction
With its diverse culture, rich history, and vast landscapes, India stands as a nation of immense potential. However, one issue that demands immediate attention is its burgeoning population. With more than 1.3 billion people, India faces complex challenges that require a
multifaceted approach.1 It is crucial to address the issue of population growth to ensure sustainable development, equitable distribution of resources, and a prosperous future for all. The rapid growth of India’s population poses significant challenges across various sectors, including healthcare, education, employment, and environmental sustainability. This demographic trend places a strain on limited resources, such as water, food, and energy, making it increasingly challenging to provide for the growing needs of the population. Additionally, the pressure on infrastructure, including transportation, housing, and sanitation, has intensified, leading to overcrowding and inadequate living conditions in many areas2.

How to cite this article:
Pathak P, Shukla SK. Addressing India’s Population
Growth: A Path to Sustainable Development. Int
J HealthCare Edu & Med Inform. 2023;10(3&4):9-12.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9199.202306