Abstract
With one of the world’s most comprehensive universal healthcare systems, medical tourism in Costa Rica has increased significantly
over the past few decades. American tourists save up to 80 % of comparative costs for procedures, from heart surgery to root
canal treatment. Although many Costa Rican healthcare professionals receive training in North America or Europe, there can
be differences when compared to the same professionals in foreign countries. This paper examines the educational and role
differences between counselors in the United States and Costa Rica. Implications for tourists in need of psychotherapeutic
services while abroad or counseling professionals seeking foreign work experiences are discussed.
over the past few decades. American tourists save up to 80 % of comparative costs for procedures, from heart surgery to root
canal treatment. Although many Costa Rican healthcare professionals receive training in North America or Europe, there can
be differences when compared to the same professionals in foreign countries. This paper examines the educational and role
differences between counselors in the United States and Costa Rica. Implications for tourists in need of psychotherapeutic
services while abroad or counseling professionals seeking foreign work experiences are discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- Pages 1-7
- DOI 10.1007/s10447-012-9167-3
- Authors
- Crystal Collier, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341, USA
- Journal International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling
- Online ISSN 1573-3246
- Print ISSN 0165-0653