This book investigates the complex legal and ethical implications of the global medical tourism industry. I. Glenn Cohen, a professor of law and expert in bioethics, utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to analyze the regulatory gaps and moral dilemmas inherent in cross-border healthcare. He evaluates the tension between patient autonomy, the standard of care, and the potential for exploitation in both cost-driven and legality-driven medical travel.

Legal scholars and bioethicists recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the intersection of international law and healthcare delivery. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous examination of the regulatory challenges posed by the globalization of medicine.