Doctors in Vietnam VS Healthcare in the West #31

A British expat in Da Nang shares her experience at Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital, a private facility, for a thyroid blood test and ultrasound. She contrasts the efficient, affordable care in Vietnam with the high costs of private healthcare in the USA and the long wait times of the UK's NHS. The appointment was booked online and confirmed within 10 minutes. The total cost for consultation, blood test, and ultrasound was £65 ($82), a fraction of Western prices. The hospital offered modern facilities, English-speaking staff, and minimal waiting. The creator notes that while public hospitals in Vietnam can be crowded, private options like Vinmec and Family Hospital provide fast, professional service at low cost. She also discusses her father's delayed NHS care, suggesting Vietnam as a viable alternative for medical tourism.

Key Facts

1. Consultation, blood test, and ultrasound at Vinmec Da Nang cost £65 ($82).
2. A basic GP consultation in Vietnam costs 200,000–700,000 VND ($7–$30).
3. Private hospital rooms in Vietnam are often hundreds of dollars per night, not thousands.
4. Appointment at Vinmec was booked online and confirmed by phone within 10 minutes.
5. The creator's father in the UK waited 3 months for a rescheduled prostate scan on the NHS.