Brits planning to travel to Turkey for medical procedures have been warned to take precautions after 22 UK nationals died in the country after receiving treatment. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has updated its guidance for the country.
According to the FCDO, 22 British tourists have died in Turkey since January 2019 as a result of “medical tourism” visits. This is when people travel abroad for certain procedures which healthcare providers may refuse to do in the UK or to benefit from cheaper treatments.
One of the procedures Turkey is known for is cosmetic dentistry as people head to the country for “Turkey teeth”, which can involve having your natural teeth filed down and covered with veneers or crowns. If it’s not carried out properly it can lead to complications and can cause permanent damage.
