Medicine Prescriptions

[birdland]

Hi

It is my impression that Thai doctors seem to prescribe more medicine that their counterparts in Scandinavia. Have you noticed this too or is it only an issue when using private hospitals?

[Sheryl]

It is absolutely true and a very prevalent part of Thai medical culture.

there is also a widespread perception on the part of the public that getting many medications = good care. In order not to "disappoint" patients doctors will prescribe as many different things as they can. So virtually every visit will result in paracetemol plus a vitamin plus whatever was actually needed.