Medical travel in Asia: Therapeutic quests for hearts and hips

这一项目不仅与澳大利亚有关，因为澳大利亚是寻求海外服务的医疗游客的来源国，而且也是一个越来越关心在该区域推销其服务的国家。对这一行业的实证研究将有助于更好地了解医疗旅行对我国公民的社会影响。随着人口老龄化，预计越来越多的澳大利亚人可能会选择在该地区接受这种治疗。这项研究将有助于研究重点四，通过更好地了解我们地区的经济，社会和政治。它将提高澳大利亚在社会科学奖学金方面的国际声誉。

This project is of relevance to Australia not only as a source country of medical tourists seeking services overseas but as a country increasingly concerned to market its services in the region. An empirical study of this trade will provide greater understanding of the social impact of medical travel for our citizens. As an ageing population, it is expected that increased numbers of Australians may choose to pursue such treatments in the region. This study will contribute to Research Priority Four through a better economic, social and political understanding of our region. It will enhance Australia's international reputation for scholarship in the social sciences.