Public health experts, health economists, agents of foreign specialised hospitals and patients say Bangladeshis seeking treatment abroad is on an upward trend since patients are unwilling to gamble with their life and health. Other than Bangkok Hospital, a number of Bangladeshis chose Bumrungrad International Hospital and Samitivej Hospital among other medical centres in Thailand, he continued. Hence, numerous people prefer not to get treated at local hospitals,” he said. But a change in mindset is key to increasing people’s confidence in local treatment, she said. She also said the practice of making doctors accountable in case of wrong treatment in Bangladesh was extremely important.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 29, 2017 18:11 UTC