Access is made easier with a modern program.
PUBLISHED: 26 Dec 2024 at 05: 46
The last and fourth stage of the 30-baht” treatment everywhere” universal healthcare initiative will begin on January 1 in the country’s final 31 provinces as more digital medical services are used to shorten hospital wait times.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra led Wednesday’s release function. Somsak Thepsutin, the vice prime minister, and Prasert Jantararuangtong, the minister of public wellbeing, joined her.
Since Jan 7 this year, 46 regions, including Bangkok, have entered the project to deliver greater advantage for people seeking medical help under the care program.
The next step of the system is due to release on Jan 1 in 31 regions including Chon Buri, Nakhon Pathom, Surat Thani, Phuket, Sukhothai, and Khon Kaen.
Ms. Paetongtarn claimed the program, which the government successfully implemented in a year, helps people save on private medical expenses and stops them from accumulating debt to pay for pricey procedures or surgeries.
The universal healthcare system is adopting a digital platform to make getting skilled even simpler, she said as technology develops in the field of medical care.
Under the system, all medical records and associated patient data will be linked between hospitals, allowing any hospital to access the information.
All members have to do is provide their ID cards to get health care.
This increased digitalization makes it possible for the general public to schedule medical appointments using a mobile app and, where necessary, to receive treatment electronically via telemedicine channels.
Patients who have only mild signs or non-serious conditions are not required to visit a doctor.
Instead, they will be consulted with physicians electronically. If any medicine is prescribed, it will be delivered to the patient’s residence.
The program will also expand the number of work for shipping vehicles at the community level, the prime minister continued.
Ms. Paetongtarn claimed that more people are able to benefit from the services on offer thanks to improvements to the 30-baht system for universal healthcare.
80 % of those who had never used the program when turned to it this time.
Ms. Paetongtarn stated that the government may put a focus on taking proactive steps to improve people’s well-being starting in 2019.
In light of the country’s aging nation, those on the list include opening Palliative Care Centers nationwide to help the elderly.
The top said the facilities are a benefit for work, with plans afoot to get at least 15, 000 caregivers. They will be trained to run the facilities ‘ activities.
New job applicants and taxpayers are the ideal candidates for recruitment.
Through quick testing and prompt diagnosis, the general healthcare program may contribute to improving public health.
People will receive check products at pharmacy for free of charge. The products are effective in detecting diseases such as HIV, cervical cancer, kidney mistake, and venom duct cancers.
Ms. Paetongtarn added that test kits for microalbumin, a sign of kidney disease, are even available for free distribution.
As services are expanded nationwide, the prime minister declared that complete care will be provided to anyone who suffers from mental health disorders. They will be able to use an app to get a consultation. More recovery specialists will also be trained, she said.
In each of Bangkok’s 50 districts, a City Hall-run doctor will also be upgraded to better serve the residents of those neighborhoods.