Practicing Pura Vida: Radiation Therapy in Costa Rica

Although perhaps better known for its beautiful beaches, temperate climate, volcanoes, tourist locations, and pura vida (translated as “pure” or “simple life”) lifestyle, Costa Rica continues its development of an internationally respected health care system. Radiation therapy is an integral and expanding part of oncologic services in Costa Rica. Similar to previous Around the Globe articles,1 this article will focus on the current state and future direction of radiation therapy services in Costa Rica, specifically addressing geographically unique features such as medical tourism and building a technologically advanced practice in the developing world.

Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - February 20, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Alejandro Blanco Sabor ío, Rolando Loría Ruíz, Steven W. Davis Tags: Feature Source Type: research