Local clinics, a biohazard?

Post by **buksida** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:39 pm

Had to take the littluns to Dr Samet's clinic yesterday as mum was paranoid, one had a high temperature and the other needed a vaccination.

As usual there were a good 50 people in there with twice as many sick kids. Now this place is pretty small and although Thais generally are hypochondriacs some of them looked pretty poorly. Every time I've returned from such a venture, which usually involves a long wait, I've felt rough myself such as today when it feels like a siplor has driven over me.

Such a confined space with so many sick kids must be a haven for nasties, often find that the kids are worse after a visit there despite the magic bag of varied potions we're issued on the way out.

Post by **PeteC** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:53 pm

That being the case Buksi, best to bring some beach chairs, register at the desk, then go sit outside and wait in the fresh air. No way people and young toddles should be jammed in like that. Pete

Post by **SuperTonic** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:57 pm

Probably still better than a typical NHS hospital though with filthy wards, MRSA spreading like nobody's business etc.

Post by **richard** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:11 pm

POLLYCLINIC EVERY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **buksida** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:14 pm

richard wrote:POLLYCLINIC EVERY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!

This is great for us oldies but Dr Samet is especially good with kids ... which is why half of Hua Hin is always in there!

Can't really fault the Doc, they just need a quarantined airlock!

Post by **richard** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:25 pm

OK Bucksie

Who every thinks we are oldies?

maybe when I reach my ninties!!!!!!!!!

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:52 pm

The whole family have been going to Sumets' Clinic for many years.

He is a Paediatrician as well as a damn good GP - which is why his place gets packed.

The best solution is go early - around 7.30am

The guy works 6 days a week every week and is a gem.

BTW - I have no vested interested in promoting his services suffice to say you get good treatment and you dont get ripped off.
More than can be said for the Polyclinic and/or San Paolo

Post by **richard** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:19 pm

Never been ripped by the Poly

Each to his own

Post by **richard** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:24 pm

Incidentally where is sumets clinic?

Post by **buksida** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:27 pm

Almost opposite Soi Hotpot, more info at the bottom of this page:

http://www.expathuahin.com/hospitals-huahin.php

Post by **richard** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:35 pm

Cheers Bucksie

I'll stick with the Poly as I have no kids yet!! and my doc there knows my health problems

Terry

Incidentally there are 2 charge rates Farang tourist or Thai/farang residents

Depends on the doc

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:46 pm

Richard

I must have looked like a tourist then!

I must say, I've only ever gone to the polyclinic or San Paolo when Sumet was not available - rare.

At the polyclinic, the teatment was OK but expensive (When compared to Sumet)

San Paolo got a simple ear infection picked up by my eldest son, completely wrong. Wrong treatment and 4 x the price! Subsequently put right by Sumet.

As you say - each to their own