Choosing a Hospital in Thailand

There are many quality hospitals in Thailand. But in choosing a quality hospital for a specific ailment or disease, you have to consider much more than whether they are privately held or run by the government.

Many people assume that a hospital that’s run by the government delivers a lower standard of care than a privately-run hospital. But that’s not always the case in all situations and specialised fields of medicine.

Yes, you can wait a lot longer for treatment at some government hospitals. You’d generally be treated much faster at a private hospital. But the standard of care you’d receive quickly will not always be superior to that of a government hospital.

Doctors Make All the Difference

Hospitals, both private and government-run, primarily depend on the quality and experience of their doctors to set their standards and establish their reputations for quality healthcare.

A world-renowned doctor may prefer the increased availability of cases fitting their particular field of medicine at the hospital they choose to practice medicine. And those hospitals may very well be government hospitals.

For example, a doctor who specializes in the treatment of infectious diseases, like Malaria, may encounter many more cases of this disease at a government hospital than a private one. Private hospital patrons tend to live in more populated areas that don’t have the occurrences of this disease that rural areas do.

The doctor needs to work at a hospital that affords them the most experience in the field of medicine in which they specialise. They specialise in what is called ‘tertiary care,’ which is focusing on providing the best care possible for a specific illness, ailment, or chronic condition.

Weighing Your Options

The doctor’s experience means that several things need to be considered when finding the right hospital in Thailand for your particular medical situation.

Having a condition that requires immediate treatment, would, of course, make the private hospital more desirable. But, if the standards of care are not those that would be offered by a more experienced doctor at a government hospital, you need to weigh how important it is to have your condition treated quickly.

This is where getting an objective, second opinion on your condition can help you determine where you seek treatment. Visiting a private hospital in Thailand would enable you to get a quick second opinion without wasting too much time and effort.

The More Research You Do, the Better Your Options

Researching your condition as thoroughly as possible is the best course of action before you commit to a treatment. But don’t rely on the internet for your answers. Seek out qualified doctors for their opinions. No qualified doctor will offer their opinion until they’ve examined you in person.

The more questions you ask, the better your chances of finding a hospital in Thailand that can give you the treatment that you desire, and are within your insurance network. Luma Health insurance has an extensive network of quality hospitals throughout Thailand from which to choose. Our network will provide the answer you need to give you peace of mind.