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Postoperative complications of medical tourism may cost NHS up to £20,000/patient — Photo by Masood Aslami on Pexels

Hidden Ways Medical Tourism Overloads NHS Budgets

Medical tourism adds hidden costs that can exceed £30 million annually for the NHS, far beyond the £20k per-patient price tag. While headlines focus on the direct bill, the cascade of follow-up care, intensive-care stays and delayed local procedures creates a deeper budgetary hole. Medical Disclaimer: This article is for