{"id":26861,"date":"2020-09-23T02:00:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T01:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/?p=26861"},"modified":"2022-03-03T11:00:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T10:00:33","slug":"medical-clinics-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/medical-clinics-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"International Medical Clinics in Asia – Our Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Living in Asia has many perks in terms of weather, low living costs, great food, and business opportunities. Having said that, it also comes with some responsibility as you\u2019re sometimes not protected by a national welfare system.<\/p>\n

Health insurance and medical access are some of the prime examples. Surprisingly, I still come across people who don\u2019t have any health insurance or have no clue what medical facilities to visit if they get sick.<\/p>\n

This is almost reckless and one should have a thorough knowledge of how to act in an emergency. Therefore, we have written this article where we go into further details about what international medical clinics are, why you should have private insurance, and more.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n

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International Medical Clinics in Asia – Index<\/h3>\n
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  1. What is an international medical clinic?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Do I need private insurance?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. How do I find international medical clinics?<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Top international hospitals by countries in Asia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    What is an international medical clinic?<\/h2>\n

    International private clinics are often foreign-owned hospitals that were created to meet growing demand from foreigners. There are various different factors that separate them from local and public hospitals.<\/p>\n

    First of all, doctors have often studied and worked overseas and speak English fluently. Naturally, this removes obstacles for foreigners who live in an Asian country and cannot converse in the local language.<\/p>\n

    This also removes some cultural barriers as the doctors and nurses are used to living overseas and in foreign communities. The waiting times are generally shorter as well and the hospitals are not as crowded.<\/p>\n

    This allows you to dwell in a more professional and tranquil environment with less disturbance. Worth mentioning, of course, is also that the quality of the healthcare services is usually in the top-segment.<\/p>\n

    It\u2019s well-known that celebrities and famous leaders visit international hospitals as far as in Singapore, Zimbabwe\u2019s previous president, Mugabe, is one example.<\/p>\n

    Worth mentioning is also that the difference between international private hospitals and local dittos can differ significantly, depending on which country you reside in. Visiting a public hospital in Singapore, Taiwan, or Hong Kong is often more than enough.<\/p>\n

    If you live in Vietnam or Thailand, on the other hand, this is often not an option.<\/p>\n

    Do I need private insurance?<\/h2>\n

    Due to the high-quality services and facilities, international hospitals come with a higher price tag. Thus, you should make sure that you signed up for a robust insurance policy before you depart from your home country.<\/p>\n

    CT-scans can fetch for hundreds of US dollars if you plan to stay as an in-patient for a longer time in Hong Kong or Singapore, for example, medical bills can reach tens of thousands of US dollars.<\/p>\n

    The inclusion of emergency repatriations should also be considered as a vital part of your insurance policy. <\/p>\n

    There are plenty of local and international insurance providers that work with major international hospitals in basically all Asian countries. Later in this article, we review some of your best options.<\/p>\n

    To answer the question of whether you need private insurance, our answer is yes. There are many brokers available, like Pacific Prime and Tenzing, available and that can provide tailor-made quotations according to your needs.<\/p>\n

    As such, you won\u2019t have to do all research on your own but can receive valuable information from these companies.<\/p>\n

    Learn more<\/h3>\n

    Here you find our articles about health insurances for expats: <\/p>\n