Wichian Kanthiya, 43, a patient in Chiang Mai works with his physical therapist from Nakornping Hospital via a tele-medicine app on a mobile phone. "During the Covid-19 pandemic, these three services enabled patients to receive medical treatment without having to travel to state hospitals, and maintain social distancing. These three services help to maintain the connection between patients and hospitals," Dr Rattaphon told the Bangkok Post. These measures are all part of the NHSO's "Long Term Care" service which was launched in 2016 to assist 1.3 million bed-ridden patients who could not travel to state hospitals. "Without this service, it would be impossible for patients like me in remote areas to visit the hospital regularly," said Mr Wichian.

Source: Bangkok Post September 13, 2020 23:15 UTC