PUBLISHED: 2 Jan 2025 at 18: 56
According to the National Health Security Office ( NHSO ), patients in 67 provinces can now schedule physical therapy appointments at clinics close to their homes without having to wait patiently in long lines at hospitals.
Jadej Thammatacharee, NHSO secretary-general, said private centers in 67 provinces such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Songkhla have joined the widespread healthcare system, also known as the 30-baht platinum card program.
They are now providing physiotherapist to those who have joined the program. Patients are given fast access to physical therapy services at facilities close to their houses, he said. ” They don’t have to attend hospitals and face long counters”.
These centers have helped many people recuperate from ailments, he said. In some cases, physical therapist come straight to individuals ‘ homes to provide care.
Within six months of receiving medical care, according to Dr. Jadej, patients who require middle care had undergo physical therapy. Any pause may slow down their treatment, and there will be fewer chances of a positive outcome.
He claimed that some patients were unable to obtain physiotherapy because an enormous number of patients had earlier requested the services from hospitals. He added that some patients had trouble traveling long distances to hospitals.
According to Dr. Jadej, the private hospitals that have enrolled in the 30-baht platinum card program are a good choice.
He said that those who have suffered from strokes, brain injuries ( caused by accidents or during surgery ), spinal cord injuries ( caused by accidents or surgery ) and fragility fractures of the hip are those who are eligible for physiotherapy under the scheme.
Individuals may request the services directly from the centers without having to be referred to their recognized clinics, he said. People may make visits with the clinics in advance or for additional inquiries via the NHSO 1330 line.