The new Bangkok Hospital in Hua Hin

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Re: The new Bangkok Hospital in Hua Hin

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richard wrote:Check your patient list and compare treatment costs
IMHO, a somewhat terse comment towards someone who is trying to be very helpful and who, from his title, would appear to be rather more conversant with the practical medical side than with administration.
As people's illnesses and treatments can vary so much, I'm sure it can't be too hard to ask the relevant department at the hospital for specific prices for specific scenarios - it's not really the same as asking the price of a box of Corn Flakes, is it?
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When I'm having a stroke or coronary infarction, I will not be concerned with the cost. I will call Bangkok Hospital's ambulance (the number is the first on my phone contacts) as I know the first 45 minutes is the most important. I am not insured, but I have several credit cards to cover a life saving emergency.

I, for one, welcome a facility in Hua Hin that is competent, no matter what the cost!
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hhfarang wrote:When I'm having a stroke or coronary infarction, I will not be concerned with the cost. I will call Bangkok Hospital's ambulance (the number is the first on my phone contacts) as I know the first 45 minutes is the most important. I am not insured, but I have several credit cards to cover a life saving emergency.

I, for one, welcome a facility in Hua Hin that is competent, no matter what the cost!
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AMEN too, but for non life threatening treatment it helps to know the associated costs.

Some of you may have heard or experienced treatment where it seem apparent that certain criteria is applied.

Namely:

1) Farang or Thai
2) Insured or not
3) Credit card or cash
4) Repeat treatment (which in no way should vary in cost without an explanation)

I for one have experienced it and seen it applied to people I have taken or visited in hospitals here in HH, Bangkok and other provinces.

As stated in my previous post details are posted based on hearsay

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Barrys---I have no idea whether Dr; Mike is a practicing doctor at the hospital or part of the admin/marketing/management team bur surely a practicing doctor has access to administrative details regarding his patients? :roll: :roll:
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We've used the Bangkok Group in Pattaya, Bangkok and Rayong extensively and in comparison with other friends who have done the same, we've encountered no discrimination based upon farang, Thai, or half/half. We've had a lot to compare; two major cancer operations, a lot of dental work, my daughter's birth at one, countless pediatric bills and hospital stays for high fevers, food poisoning, dehydration, vaccine packages etc. All of the costs are laid out for you clearly and in writing beforehand. All medical packages for dozens of optional treatments such as periodic checkup's, laser eye surgery, health & fitness programs, cosmetic surgery, healthy heart....so many I can't remember all....are all brochure listed concerning costs. There are many special promotions which are well advertised and change from time to time.

Cash, credit card and insurance the prices are the same. With some insurance companies you'll have to pay the hospital first and deal with your insurance company yourself. They'll clearly tell you this beforehand and my understanding of the reason is that some companies take half a year or more to pay. If you are insured best to go over there when they open and get the info on your particular company. I think I can safely say that they will bill BUPA direct. Many overseas insurance companies they will not.

All bills can be requested in English, Thai or both. The detail is meticulous and will list specific items, for example right down to 150 Baht for an assisting nurse and 50 Baht for medical supplies used.

As with all private hospitals, if a person arrives who needs immediate treatment and cannot pay, they will stabilize you and then transport you to the nearest government hospital. I'm sure there are exceptions to this but that is the SOP per my understanding. Pete :cheers:
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Reference what I said above, there needs to be a disclaimer for practical and obvious reasons. For example, if they quote you xxxx to have your appendix removed and once in there also see that you have an aneurysm ready to burst, they're not going to close you up and get your OK when you're conscience to go back in and fix it. With any procedure, especially surgical, there are unknowns where you may have to pay more for various things once discovered. Pete :cheers:
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Richard, have you given any thought to when you may move to a more modern town/city permanently?
I wouldn't fancy being in deepest, darkest Isaan if something serious happened.

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BaaBaa. wrote:Richard, have you given any thought to when you may move to a more modern town/city permanently?
I wouldn't fancy being in deepest, darkest Isaan if something serious happened.

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Actual writings in The Bangkok Pattaya Hospital Register

1. The patient refused autopsy.

2. The patient has no previous history of suicides.

3. Patient has left white blood cells at another hospital.

4. Patient's medical history has been remarkably insignificant with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days.

5. She has no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night..

6. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year.

7. On the second day the knee was better, and on the third day it disappeared.

8. The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be depressed.

9. The patient has been depressed since she began seeing me in 1993.

10. Discharge status: Alive but without my permission.

11. Healthy appearing decrepit 69-year old male, mentally alert but forgetful.

12. Patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch.

13. She is numb from her toes down.

14. While in ER, she was examined, x-rated and sent home.

15. The skin was moist and dry.

16. Occasional, constant infrequent headaches.

17. Patient was alert and unresponsive.

18. Rectal examination revealed a normal size thyroid.

19. She stated that she had been constipated for most of her life, until she got a divorce.

20. I saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical therapy.

21. Both breasts are equal and reactive to light and accommodation.

22. Examination of genitalia reveals that he is circus sized.

23. The lab test indicated abnormal lover function.

24. Skin: somewhat pale but present.

25. The pelvic exam will be done later on the floor.

26. Large brown stool ambulating in the hall.

27. Patient has two teenage children, but no other abnormalities
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richard wrote:AMEN too, but for non life threatening treatment it helps to know the associated costs.
You could always pop along to enquire, and then canvass the local community to ensure none of the indigenous inhabitants got a better deal.

richard wrote:As stated in my previous post details are posted based on hearsay

surely a practicing doctor has access to administrative details regarding his patients? :roll:  :roll:
Ah your infamous 'hearsay', which never seems to have any substantiation attached to it...idle gossip as my old Nan would say. It's a tough call as to whether a doctor, busily getting a brand new hospital up and running, would divert their valuable time to your frivilous claims...that you can't even be arsed to back-up when asked.

Dilusional disorder, however, is closer to call :wink:

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Im not sure that my background is that important, but since it has been raised.
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You must know Dr. Iain Corness, Dr. Mike. Great guy and I think in the same category as you are, a medical professional with credentials, but not licensed in Thailand. He's an asset to BPH that is hard to describe and irreplaceable as it concerns the Expat community there. Thanks for all the info you've given and I'm sure will continue to give. Pete :cheers:
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Thank you Mike

So you are advisory rather than Admin or practising as you do not have a Doctorate (correct me if I am wrong). That clears up a few points for us all (skeptical or otherwise)

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Usual sort of SJ type of response I expected and had been warned about
You could always pop along to enquire, and then canvass the local community to ensure none of the indigenous inhabitants got a better deal.
I was advised that enquiring would be a waste of time and have you ever tried canvassing the indigenous inhabitants on anything? :banghead: Grow up man
Ah your infamous 'hearsay', which never seems to have any substantiation attached to it...idle gossip as my old Nan would say. It's a tough call as to whether a doctor, busily getting a brand new hospital up and running, would divert their valuable time to your frivilous claims...that you can't even be arsed to back-up when asked.
Hearsay!!! It's plonkers like you (will you get me suspended for that?) that jump on a poster because he/she has posted without saying it has no real fact backing it up. The doctor mentioned is not a practising doctor. Nor is he admin. He is an adviser. Much the same as when I was a consultant. You are selling without commitment.

As to your Nan's phrase?----- TIT

Too many people on the forum with their heads in the sand so end of story as far as I am concerned

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ps. The reason people read this forum and don't post is because certain long term members have narrow minded views and are afraid of the truth and like to launch torpedoes for fun
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richard wrote:ps. The reason people read this forum and don't post is because certain long term members have narrow minded views and are afraid of the truth and like to launch torpedoes for fun
Calm down Richard!

The above is just silliness as this one topic has had contributions from more than 40 different members - and yes, I counted!

And if you haven't got the answer you want and the information is so important to you, just pop across the road to ask. The place is seemingly open now.

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Yes I will Caller but
The place is seemingly open now.
Seemingly sounds like hearsay :roll: and the place is open but offering limited services and no information on upcoming full services

time to go, time to go (Pink F) :duck: :run:
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