" - with great power comes great responsibility "
I think this phrase is quite common to everyone and just like what it means, our world is advancing in terms of science and technology, knowledge and much more but at the same time, these comes with a responsibility we all have to bear. The advancement of the human race also brings together new treats to the human race such as increasing pollution and other ever evolving health issue namely, cancer and cell mutations.
Prof. Lu Sheng Nan, Vice Dean of CGMH, Chiayi.
Hence, it is also the responsibility of the human race to grow, improve, advance and equip with medical knowledge, technique, procedure and equipment to counter these treats. Some of the most advanced medical healthcare industry can only be found in a few countries namely, America, Europe, Singapore and Taiwan.
However, probably not many knew about the affordable pricing albeit Taiwan's medical care renowned for its high quality advance technology, professionalism and success rate. In fact, the cost of medical treatment in Taiwan is just about one-fifth to the treatment cost in Europe and US. It is also a relieve to know that the distance a patient would need to travel to get the medical treatment to Taiwan is so much closer!
Q&A Sharing Session
It does no justice with just talks but with the organized Taiwan Healthcare Tech Introduction and Patient Sharing session collaboratively organised by TAITRA and Taiwan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, we got a much more clearer understanding and image about the healthcare services offered in Taiwan for foreign visitors.
The session provides great insight into the latest breakthrough in medical technologies and techniques with sharing from specialist of Taiwan's largest medical organization, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital namely, Prof, Lu Sheng Nan, Vice Dean of Chiayi CGMH, Prof. Liu Hui Ping, Dep. of Cardiothoracic surgery, CGMH, Linkou; Dr.Wang Chun Chieh, Vice Chef Dep. of Proton and Radiation Theraphy Centre CGMH, Linkou; and Dr. Huang Eng Yen, Chief of Dep. of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, CGMH, Kaohsiung.
The invited panel of medical professionals brought to us insights on some of the latest medical treatments and success stories including images of before and after treatments,and not forgetting testimonials of patients and their close family about their experience and satisfaction with the treatment and service which they received at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. Most of these patients have made comparison on medical services from other countries and received recommendation to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital by their friends and local relating doctors involved in their early diagnosis treatment.
Prof. Lau Hui Ping, Chief of Dept. of Cardiothoracic Surgery, CGMH, Linkou.
The Taiwanese medical industry has been actively keeping up to date with the latest medical innovations, technologies, equipments, not to mention is comprised of highly trained medical professionals who are able to provide outstanding medical care and services with 13 Joint Comission International (JCI) accredited hospitals across Taiwan. In 2018 alone, Taiwan has received more than 420,000 overseas patients coming in for treatments and that includes 20,000 patients coming from Malaysia alone.
One of the reason Taiwan is one of the top choice for overseas patients is not only because of the pricing and medical advancement but also because they have one of the most completed medical system in the world, enabling patients to get a complete treatment all in one place without stressing on further complications.
With proven good medical treatment results and travel services provided for oversea patients and their relatives, Taiwan Medical Industry image has been steadily increasing over the years and this can be seen with the increasing number of patients coming from Malaysia. Most of these patients have visited for treatments on infertility, dermatological problem, plastic surgery and cancer with Taiwan having established one of the first proton treatment centre in Asia.
A 60-years-old Madam Huang from Kuala Lumpur who was suffering from brain cancer and received brain surgery in 2018 but the cancer has metastasized to her lungs in 2019 flew to CGMH, Linkou for her integrated cancer treatment by lung tumour expert, Dr. Eang Chun Chieh from the hospitals's Proton and Radiation Therapy centre received successful treatment with a series of photon and proton therapy has since returned to Malaysia with improved condition.
Taiwan Medical Industry not only share and grow within their own circle but has also been actively engaged with medical institutions around the world including Malaysia to work together on knowledge exchange, as well as professional personals training for medical students, resident doctors and specialists in Taiwan to critically ill patients. Plans are also on the way to introduce Taiwan's highly advanced medical information system to Malaysia private and public hospital as well as other medical equipment and medications to promote greater level of professional exchange.
Interested personals are advised to contact Chang Gung Memorial Hospital panel of medical professionals for explanation in detail on the treatments available in Taiwan including the entire treatment process as well as the result of the said treatment. Not to worry about the travel complications ad they will be able to advice as well.
Taiwan Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
e: kl@taitra.org.tw
t: +603 - 2031 2388
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital International Medical Centre
w: http://www.chang-gung.com/en/
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Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
a: No.5, Fuxing St., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, 33305 Taiwan.
e: isc@cgmh.org.tw
t: +886 3 3184301 / +886 3 3281200 ext.5477
Kaoshiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
a: No.123, Dapi Rd., Niaosong District., Kaohsiung City, 83301, Taiwan.
t: +886-7-7317123 ext. 6150 (weekdays 0830 - 1730)
e: imc@cgmh.org.tw
