Table of contents:
- The reason people go to Penang for treatment
- 1. Second opinion
- 2. Costs
- 3. Sophisticated medical equipment
- 4. Medication while traveling
Medical treatment in Penang is an alternative for patients to complete their illness.
Based on data from The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, Malaysia attracted around 1.2 million arrivals last year. Knowing the increase that occurs every year, the Malaysian government facilitates global access to health facilities and services.
If you are wondering why some patients decide to seek treatment in Penang, it may be one of the following reasons.
The reason people go to Penang for treatment
Usually there are various things that are taken into consideration by the patient until he finally decides to go abroad for treatment. Here are the reasons people choose treatment in Penang.
1. Second opinion
Some patients decide to go to Penang to get information from specialist doctors abroad about the diagnosis they get in Indonesia. After consulting and receiving input about their illnesses from different doctors, patients and their families generally have a better understanding.
If the recommended action is the same, the patient can choose a doctor who feels more comfortable to consult on the condition or disease he is suffering from.
Specialist doctor recommendations can be obtained by contacting the representative office of the Penang hospital in Indonesia.
2. Costs
The cost factor is one of the reasons for patients to seek treatment in Penang. Overall, the cost of treatment in Penang can be more affordable or maybe the same as the cost of treatment in Indonesia.
In order to prepare more carefully, you can ask for an estimate of the cost of treatment through the hospital representative office. Thus, you can compare the estimated cost of treatment before deciding to go to Penang.
However, in severe medical cases, patients usually need to fly directly to Penang. Patients are advised to consult a doctor directly, before getting an estimate of the cost of treatment.
3. Sophisticated medical equipment
Known as a medical-tourism destination (treatment while traveling), hospitals in Penang provide sophisticated medical equipment. This effort was made to attract prospective patients who wish to seek treatment in Penang.
In the early quarter of 2019, Mt. Miriam is one of the top destinations for cancer sufferers. They provide the latest medical tools, namely the Cyber Knife. This tool can reach small tumors that are located close to critical areas, such as the hearing and vision nerves. Cyber knife treatment is suitable for patients who have been declared inoperable or treatable.
Another example is the 3D mammography examination, which is used by Island Hospital and Gleneagles Penang. 3D mammography examination provides more detailed examination results and minimizes breast pain during examination.
4. Medication while traveling
After treatment, patients usually visit several tourist attractions in Penang. There are several tourist destinations that can be visited, such as Batu Feringhi, Gurney Perrsiaran, Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si Temple, and others.
For beach lovers, you can stay 1-2 nights in the Batu Feringhi area and the Gurney Broadcasting area. Both are located in the city center.
If you like photography, try hunting for mural scenery in Georgetown, which is located in the city center. You will get the best pictures when the weather is clear. Besides Georgetown, Wonderfood Museum is also an interesting choice. There it is famous for its various replicas of typical Penang food.
There are various local culinary offerings that can be tasted. You can enjoy local specialties ranging from char koay teow, chendol, laksa, hokkien mee, to curry mee. Patients who go to Penang and their companions generally do not miss culinary tours. When the durian season arrives, you can taste various types of delicious durians at affordable prices.
