Public Health Minister Rajata Rajatanavin said a working group of Public Health and Commerce ministry officials, as well as the Medical Council and Consumer Protection Board would hold talks with private hospitals to work out median prices for medicines.
Regarding emergency medical services, he said they must be free of charge at every private hospital, as the cost can be reimbursed by the National Health Security Office. Regarding doctor\'s fees, Medical Council deputy secretary-general Samphan Komrit said there was still no ceiling on this charge and it was tough at this stage to establish a median tariff. He said all hospitals should clearly inform patients in advance of their doctors\' fees so patients can make their own choice. |
