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Jacob Rawley

Turkey travel warning issued over 'medical tourism' after 22 Brits die abroad

The Government has issued a fresh warning to those who intend to go to Turkey for cheap medical procedures.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice was updated on December 21 with additional information regarding "medical tourism". This involves people travelling to countries like Turkey for cost-effective medical, surgical and dental treatment.

The update urges those who plan to go abroad for procedures such as veneers, which have in the past been called 'Turkey teeth', to first check that they are getting reputable treatment.

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