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Patient Accuses Doctor of Verbal Abuse and Discrimination Over State Healthcare
Thai Ch8•16:04•Crime•
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A 28-year-old kidney patient exposes a doctor for using derogatory language and making threats after she requested a referral letter using the 30-Baht healthcare scheme.
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Primpapha visited a clinic to request a referral letter for kidney treatment.
A dispute occurred regarding medication, leading to physical intimidation by the doctor.
The patient filed a police report.
The doctor sent threatening SMS messages and made over 30 abusive phone calls to the patient.
The story was brought to public attention via the 'Hone-Krasae' program.
The Secretary-General of the Medical Council issued a statement on professional ethics.
The Minister of Public Health ordered the NHSO to investigate the clinic.
Who & What's Involved
Medical Council of ThailandNational Health Security Office (NHSO)Ministry of Public HealthChannel 8Hone-KrasaeKoyJunePhatthana Promphat
Topics
Medical Ethics30-Baht Healthcare SchemeVerbal AbusePatient RightsHealthcare Discrimination
Locations
Bang KhenKhlong Sam WaKhon KaenThe Heritage Grand Hotel