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Abid M, Armand N, Ejtehadi M, Taheri F. The status of health tourism within the legal framework and policy documents of the Islamic Republic of Iran. aumj 2024; 14 (1) :99-113
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1- Humanities Research and Development Institute , Tehran, Iran
2- Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran ,armandnezam@yahoo.com
3- Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
4- Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
2- Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran ,
3- Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
4- Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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Introduction: Health tourism, as a significant branch of the tourism industry, has gained substantial attention from numerous countries in recent years. This industry not only contributes to economic development and job creation but also improves access to quality healthcare services. In the Islamic Republic of Iran, despite possessing considerable capabilities in various medical and therapeutic fields, health tourism has not received the dedicated attention of lawmakers, and there is a lack of specific legislative frameworks in this area.
Methods: This study utilizes descriptive and analytical research methods to analyze the status of health tourism within the legal framework of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Content analysis was employed to extract and review relevant high-level documents and regulations pertaining to health tourism. The study commenced with the collection of legal documents and regulations related to health tourism, followed by a comprehensive content analysis of these resources to assess the extent to which existing laws support health tourists.
Results: The findings reveal that health tourism has not been explicitly addressed in Iran's legal system. While the term "health tourism" is not directly mentioned in the laws, it is possible to provide legal protections for health tourists by referencing general principles and legal norms. Additionally, this study examines the economic implications of health tourism, including its impact on job creation and revenue generation.
Conclusion: The study concludes that for the successful development of the health tourism industry in Iran, it is essential to reinforce the legal infrastructure and establish specific legal protections. It is recommended that laws and regulations be formulated explicitly to anticipate and provide the necessary support for health tourists, ensuring their legal security as travelers in this sector.
Methods: This study utilizes descriptive and analytical research methods to analyze the status of health tourism within the legal framework of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Content analysis was employed to extract and review relevant high-level documents and regulations pertaining to health tourism. The study commenced with the collection of legal documents and regulations related to health tourism, followed by a comprehensive content analysis of these resources to assess the extent to which existing laws support health tourists.
Results: The findings reveal that health tourism has not been explicitly addressed in Iran's legal system. While the term "health tourism" is not directly mentioned in the laws, it is possible to provide legal protections for health tourists by referencing general principles and legal norms. Additionally, this study examines the economic implications of health tourism, including its impact on job creation and revenue generation.
Conclusion: The study concludes that for the successful development of the health tourism industry in Iran, it is essential to reinforce the legal infrastructure and establish specific legal protections. It is recommended that laws and regulations be formulated explicitly to anticipate and provide the necessary support for health tourists, ensuring their legal security as travelers in this sector.
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Received: 2023/09/25 | Accepted: 2024/11/27 | Published: 2025/01/04
Received: 2023/09/25 | Accepted: 2024/11/27 | Published: 2025/01/04
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