My friends and I are carrying out research on medical tourism in the Maltese Islands as part of a diploma course for mature students. Hence, we would particularly like to hear from people who have visited Malta and/or Gozo either specifically or partially for health reasons − particularly if they had medical interventions in local clinics or hospitals.

If anybody reading this has visited the Maltese Islands as a medical tourist (or else knows somebody who did, kindly pass on this letter to him/her) would they please consider writing to us about their experience in Malta and/or Gozo, how they feel about it − warts and all, what they found to their liking, what disappointed them, what they would change if they could etc. or else answer a questionnaire we have prepared and e-mail it to them at their request. Those who write to us need not disclose their identity, and in any case all personal details will be kept strictly confidential. They need not answer ALL the questions in the questionnaire either. They can answer only the questions they feel comfortable with.

Any opinion or insight on the subject of medical tourism in the Maltese Islands coming from people who have actually travelled to Malta and/or Gozo for health reasons – even if they did not eventually undergo medical (including dental) interventions – would be most welcome. One can write to me at my e-mail address [email protected].

Marianna Galea Xuereb