Why More Indonesians Choose Heart Hospitals Abroad
Why do many financially able Indonesians pick a heart hospital abroad? Five reasons, from hospital oversight and communication to doctors and equipment.
Heart disease has long been known as the number one killer in Indonesia, and the number of cases keeps rising year after year. Unfortunately, Indonesia's health facilities are not yet adequate to treat every heart patient as well as they should. According to the data, the number of specialist doctors in Indonesia is far too low, at only 5 doctors per 1,000 people.
No wonder many financially able Indonesians choose to seek treatment at heart hospitals abroad. But besides the shortage of specialist doctors, what other reasons lead Indonesians to choose hospitals overseas?
Why More Indonesians Seek Treatment at Heart Hospitals Abroad
Most patients with good financial means choose to be treated abroad for the following reasons:
1. Weak Hospital Oversight
Many Indonesians feel that some hospitals in Indonesia are poorly supervised. This shows up in several ways, such as malpractice, poor communication between patients' families and hospital management, and other discomforts that stem from weak oversight.
2. Entertainment Facilities in the Hospital
Quite a few people go abroad for treatment because, in their view, the entertainment facilities there are better than those in Indonesia. This factor does not directly affect how a disease is treated, but it can make the stay more pleasant for patients and so speed up recovery. At least, that is how many patients who have been treated overseas feel.
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3. Better Communication
Many people say that staff at hospitals abroad are stronger and better at communicating with patients and their families. This may be a useful reminder for medical staff, nurses, and paramedics in Indonesia to improve the quality of their communication with patients.
4. Doctors Seen as More Competent
Another reason Indonesians choose heart hospitals abroad is that they consider the specialists there more capable. In fact, the competence of doctors in Indonesia is just as good. Perhaps it is the other factors above that lead people to go overseas.
5. Equipment Seen as More Advanced
Many people believe that medical equipment abroad is more advanced, which improves the chance of recovery. In reality, many hospitals and specialized heart facilities in Indonesia are already equipped with advanced, modern equipment.
One of them is Heartology Cardiovascular Center. With a team of expert specialist doctors and experienced nurses and paramedics, Heartology has become an increasingly leading heart care center, backed by advanced and modern equipment. It has even successfully carried out Indonesia's first hybrid surgery, performed by highly capable specialist doctors.
With Heartology (https://heartology.id/) in place, the hope is that Indonesians will no longer need to seek treatment at heart hospitals abroad.
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