Private sector regulation While my focus in this article has been regulation by governmental and intergovernmental bodies, I want to at least acknowledge that many of the ethical and legal issuesposedbymedicaltourismmayalsobedealtwithby “regulation” in the private sector. JCI, as the main currentaccreditorofforeignfacilities,couldbuildinmeasures of quality, med-mal recovery risk, amelioration of destination country health care deficits, etc., into its accreditation program. Professional societies may also play a role: The Declaration of Istanbul condemning organ sale tourism has been endorsed by a large number of professional organizations across the globe,62 the American Society of Reproductive Medicine is considering issuing a position statement on fertility tourism practices, and the American Medical Association (AMA) has already issued a position statement on medical tourism more generally.63 These kinds of guidances are helpful at setting norms, but they are typically not backed by sanctions on members or other direct regulatory forces.
Private sector regulation While my focus in this article has been regulation by governmental and intergovernmental bodies, I want to at least acknowledge that many of the ethical and legal issuesposedbymedicaltourismmayalsobedealtwithby “regulation” in the private sector. JCI, as the main currentaccreditorofforeignfacilities,couldbuildinmeasures of quality, med-mal recovery risk, amelioration of destination country health care deficits, etc., into its accreditation program. Professional societies may also play a role: The Declaration of Istanbul condemning organ sale tourism has been endorsed by a large number of professional organizations across the globe,62 the American Society of Reproductive Medicine is considering issuing a position statement on fertility tourism practices, and the American Medical Association (AMA) has already issued a position statement on medical tourism more generally.63 These kinds of guidances are helpful at setting norms, but they are typically not backed by sanctions on members or other direct regulatory forces.
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