All adults in Taiwan, including foreigners who have been residing in the country for at least four months, pay into the National Health Insurance scheme and have therefore their medicals needs and those of their family covered by the plan. This internationally acclaimed health care coverage system is the envy of many foreign visitors, and makes it possible for everyone to access and afford the excellent healthcare provided across the island.
However, affordable quality healthcare also makes for “volume health care” and doctors often see large numbers of patients daily, leading to crowded waiting rooms and sometimes lack of privacy. Although this is usually accepted and endured light heartedly, some may want a more personalized service and increased privacy.
To cater to those patients Min-Sheng General Hospital offers the option of VIP Clinics for doctor consultation. It is possible to make an appointment with the doctor that you want, at a time that is convenient for you, and be seen in the luxurious environment (for most specialties) of the Executive Health Screening Center on the 21st floor of the hospital.
Patients receive personalized service from the moment they make an appointment until when they leave the hospital, and multilingual staff is on hand for foreign patients should they require help with translation. The outstanding service and increased convenience justify the higher registration fee charged to the patient, even though the price for the consultation remains the same.
If you want to know more about this service or want to make a booking (24 hours notice, no walk in), send a message to missioncare@e-ms.com.tw , or call 03/3179599 ext. 2076 or 2080.
