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Medical Tourism In Singapore, Malaysia And Thailand

There may be numerous reasons why patients would travel overseas for healthcare services – including affordability, accessibility and timeliness. Learn more about medical tourism options in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand with our collection of informative articles and resources.

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FAQs

How do I know if a hospital in Malaysia or Thailand is accredited and of international quality?

To ensure that your choose a hospital of international quality, you can check if they are MSQH-accredited here, or if they are JCI-accredited here.

What cultural factors have an impact on medical tourism in Malaysia?

Conservative dressing in public places is appreciated as a sign of respect for the local customs and norms.

Ladies can feel free to request for a female doctor, just like in Singapore. Also, it is the usual practice to have a female nurse in the room with seeing a male gynaecologist.

Most Singaporeans are familiar with Malaysian culture and generally, there should be no surprises.

Will medical imaging scans taken in Malaysia be recognised by doctors In Singapore?

If your health screening overseas uncovers a potential health concern and you seek further medical consultation in Singapore, the local Singapore doctor may require further tests to diagnose the condition.

Nonetheless, as health screening should be done annually, you can potentially save a substantial amount by undergoing such regular screening in Malaysia and spend only on more specific follow-ups in Singapore.

Why is medical imaging including CT scan important for health screening or early detection of diseases?

Medical imaging are one of the more costly components of comprehensive health screening. The lower cost of doing such imaging in Malaysia can be considered as an alternative.

Medical imaging is important as many serious conditions are “silent” and do not present any symptoms in the early stages. Such diseases may require a variety of tests to be detected and diagnosed. Medical imaging is a vital component of the set of medical examinations needed.

If a health screening package allows me a choice of 1 or 2 medical imaging scans. Which one should I choose?Different medical imaging scans help to detect different medical conditions.

Generally, you can consider selecting those for conditions that you are most at risk for (e.g. family history of the condition or other risk factors).

You should consult the doctor to ascertain the choice that is most suitable for you.

 
 

Additional Resources

  1. Information For Medical Tourists | Malaysia Government Website MyGovernment. Available from: https://www.malaysia.gov.my/portal/content/30483
  2. Malaysia: An Emerging Global Giant in Medical Tourism | Medical Tourism Magazine. Available from:  https://www.magazine.medicaltourism.com/article/malaysia-an-emerging-global-giant-in-medical-tourism 
  3. How Malaysia’s medical tourism can remain competitive amidst regional competition | Healthcare Asia. Available from: https://healthcareasiamagazine.com/healthcare/news/how-malaysias-medical-tourism-can-remain-competitive-amidst-regional-competition 
  4. 7 Best Areas to Stay in Kuala Lumpur | Traveloka. Available from: https://www.traveloka.com/en-en/explore/destination/best-areas-to-stay-in-kuala-lumpur-acc/277849
  5. 10 Affordable Luxury Hotels In Johor Bahru From $47/Night | SmartLocal. Available from: https://thesmartlocal.com/read/luxury-hotels-johor-bahru/ 
  6. Malaysia’s World’s Best Hospitals 2024? | Newsweek. Available from: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-hospitals-2024/malaysia
  7. More foreigners are heading to Johor private hospitals for treatment | Channelnews Asia. Available from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-johor-medical-tourism-private-hospitals-affordable-treatment-3511176
  8. World’s Best Hospitals 2024| Newsweek. Available from: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-hospitals-2024/singapore
  9. Singapore – Country Commercial Guide(healthcare) | International Trade Administration. Available from: https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/singapore-healthcare
  10. Best Hotels In Singapore: The Telegraph. Available from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/singapore/hotels/

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