1. Medical Check-up

2. Summary A health check up evaluates a family's medical history and conditions and gives the patient a partial or complete medical examinations and ought to be taken every 5 years (under 40 years of age) and every 1-3 years (over the age of 40). Photos provided by Bangkok Hospital Medical Center

3.  Thailand features internationally accredited medical facilities Thailand was the first country in Asia to achieve JCI accreditation in 2002, and 13 hospitals are now accredited. Many Thai hospitals use Hospital Accreditation (HA), a four-stage process that combines self-assessment and peer assessment to judge performance levels against established standards and identify methods of improvement. Why Thailand?

4. The physicians, surgeons and nurses have been meticulously trained to the highest levels, while many specialists have been conducting researches and gaining experiences at the world’s best medical institutes with some even leading the field in which they specialize. Why Thailand?  Thailand’s medical professionals are highly qualified Many Thai doctors and surgeons practicing today have won awards for their work and endeavors and more than 500 doctors practicing in Thai hospitals are American Board Certified. Photo provided by Bumrungrad International Hospital

5.  Cost saving The cost of medical treatments in Thailand is significantly lower compared to identical treatments in the developed world. In fact, treatments in Thailand are typically far less expensive than elsewhere in the world.  No waiting lists Appointments for treatment can be arranged. There are enough qualified surgeons that there is little, if any, waiting for scheduling even the most complex and invasive procedures. Why Thailand?

6.  Thailand’s medical technology is state-of- the-art. Why Thailand? Photo provided by Bumrungrad International Hospital All of Thailand’s leading hospitals feature state-of-the-art technology that helps them provide the highest degree of medical treatment and service

7.  Thailand offers excellent service Thais are proud that their national character has won them a well- deserved reputation for their compassion and warm hospitality, and that’s why the country is nicknamed “The Land of Smiles”. Patients become so much at ease that they feel almost like a guest on holiday from the moment they arrive at the hospital. Why Thailand? Photos provided by Bangkok Hospital Medical Center

8. Price Ranges TreatmentPrice range (USD) Medical check -up30-215

9. 1 Screen for early detection of diseases 2 Give vaccinations 3 Listen and advise on healthy activities/habits 4 Evaluate your family’s medical background 5 Examine your listening, visual and hearing skills List of Prevention Tests

10. 6 Check your weight and height 7 Evaluate your psychological well-being 8 Check your blood pressure and cholesterol levels 9 Examine your breasts 10 Check your sugar level List of Prevention Tests

11. 11 Take x-rays 12 Take blood samples 13 Examine your faeces and urine 14 Perform ultrasound of your abdomen 15 Check for deficiency of iron List of Prevention Tests

12. 16 Ask about your appetite 17 Ask about any alcohol/narcotics dependence 18 Prescribe medication 19 Perform a peripheral smear List of Prevention Tests

13. Samples of Medical Service Providers Bangkok Heart Hospital www.bangkokhearthospital.com/ Bangkok Hospital www.bangkokhospital.com Bangkok Hospital Phuket www.phukethospital.com/ Bangkok Hospital Pattaya www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/index.php BNH Hospital www.bnhhospital.com/

14. Samples of Medical Service Providers Chiangmai Ram Hospital www.chiangmairam.com/ Piyavate Hospital www.piyavate.com Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital www.samitivejhospitals.com/home.aspx?sid=2&lid=en Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital www.samitivejhospitals.com/home.aspx?sid=1&lid=en Vejthani Hospital www.vejthani.com

15. Medical Tourism Destinations Bangkok Phuket Koh Samui ChiangMai Pattaya Photos provided by Tourism Authority of Thailand

16. Post – Treatment in Thailand Shopping Beaches Spas DiningSightseeing Photos provided by Tourism Authority of Thailand

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18. www.ThailandMedTourism.com A Global Center of Excellence For Medical Tourism