Thailand is a popular destination for medical tourism and actively seeks to promote its healthcare industry. However, the average Thai citizen does not benefit indirectly from medical tourism due to gaps in healthcare facilities and hospitals that provide medical care to the local population.
Efforts are underway to improve healthcare in Thailand, but there is still much work to be done before we see concrete results. The first shortcoming in the healthcare sector in Thailand is the lack of a comprehensive healthcare system. The majority of doctors in Thailand are specialists, making it difficult to find a good family doctor for minor ailments. If a person has a common cold or cough, a visit to a general hospital usually means seeing a doctor who specializes in a different area of medicine and who may not be able to provide adequate treatment for their condition.
However, critics argue that private and university hospitals have a wide range of doctors, and that patients simply need to ask for a family doctor. Another problem is that doctors in hospitals in Thailand often work part-time and may split their time between different hospitals and private clinics. This can make post-operative care difficult when trying to communicate with nursing staff via mobile phone. Additionally, Thai patients may not see their doctor as frequently as they would like, as doctors may have clinics in various locations that can make scheduling appointments challenging.
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