Niamh Finneran Loader was 25 years old when she travelled to Bali for minor dental work late last year.

The Australian University student was found dead on December 2 in the bathroom of the Kuta-Bali Famous Hotel, leaving her grieving family and friends struggling to comprehend how she died. 

The circumstances of her tragic death are still a mystery to law enforcement both in Australia and Indonesia. But her case has reignited questions about the allure of medical tourism for more than 15,000 Australians who head overseas every year for cheaper cosmetic procedures, heart surgery, and even stem cell therapy. 

Today, South East Asia Correspondent Chris Barrett on the big business of medical tourism, and what Australians have to gain or lose.

Niamh Finneran Loader was 25 years old when she travelled to Bali for minor dental work late last year.
The Australian University student was found dead on December 2 in the bathroom of the Kuta-Bali Famous Hotel, leaving her grieving family and friends struggling to comprehend how she died. 
The circumstances of her tragic death are still a mystery to law enforcement both in Australia and Indonesia. But her case has reignited questions about the allure of medical tourism for more than 15,000 Australians who head overseas every year for cheaper cosmetic procedures, heart surgery, and even stem cell therapy. 
Today, South East Asia Correspondent <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/chris-barrett-hveam">Chris Barrett </a>on the big business of medical tourism, and what Australians have to gain or lose.

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