What about an international chain hospital?

International Chain hospital in Zhuhai?
Never heard of one... but wish there were one!
JJ

There are already some private hospitals operating by foreign investors in China. Some are catering to Hong Kong residence as of private nature and the fees are substantially lower than private hospitals in HK. Also, the cost of running a hospital is prohibitive by most, not to mention the political hurdles. I suggest a chain of international clinics, it is all possible, the bottom line is "Show me the $$$$". Sad to say, but the Norman Bethune spirit is not happening today.

A Western standard hospital that would be great !
I dread each time my children get sick & have to see a doctor.

The biggest downfall here is the health system. Any improvement would be great !

A western standard health care system is far too expensive, it is not realistic to see this happening in China. Perhaps, a private health clinic for westerners is an idea. Again, who is paying for this?

Something that works quite well is the Hope Medical Centre in Macau. Apart from being relatively easy to get to and access(see note),it provides a reasonable model for NPO-GOV-Private funding and staffing.

Note: 5 min ferry ride via WanZai + imigration procedures (or approx. 1 h through Imigration at Gongbei) COMPARED WITH 1h 10 min to HK + imigration procedures; or 2+ h to Guangzhou
regards,

T. Tempest. DCA
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"I'd love a thousand words in a foreign language." Tang Yuchuan

Hello! Doc: Can you provide us with more info on this Hope Medical Centre in Macau? Many thanks!!!

But of COURSE! They are the best, especially Dr. Morgan...

Hope Medical Clinic
Fu Wah Court, 1-D
26 Ave de Sidonio Pais, 1/F
Macau
10am - 1pm and 3:30pm - 7pm, Monday - Friday
Tel: (853) 589-000
Internet: hope@macau.ctm.net

Telephone: (853) 28589000
Fax: (853) 28563593

Doctor(s):
Dr James Humphries
Dr Keith Morgan
Dr Christopher Lee Place
Dr W Dean Sider
Dr William Lee Thomas

Thankyou! Just in case some one want to take a cab there. The chinese name is "Si Dor Neu Bye Si Dai Ma Lu"

Saying "Fu Wah Kok" might be a bit easier. Most taxi drivers know where that is.

Cantonese translation for Hope Clinic is "Hip Tong Chen Sor"

Bear in mind that the Hope clinic model might not work in China since the Hope clinic doctors are all Mormon missionaries. For those who are interested, the American doctors only work monday through Thursday, last I heard. I don't think they are open on the weekends at all. I wish that there was some place decent to go here on the mainland because I don't trust Chinese doctors any farther than I could throw one.

Hello! Please...everyone...I am one of the docs at Hope clinic - we are NOT MORMON MISSIONARIES! This is the second time I've read on this site that we are Mormons. We are not.

Hope clinic was founded by Christian (Southern Baptist if you are interested) missionaries over 27 years ago. Indeed all the physicians are Christians, including the Chinese staff and resident doctors that we teach. We will very soon be opening a new facility on Taipa as well as a new website (our current one is www.hopemacau.com and is occasionally filtered in Zhuhai) that will enable us to better communicate with you and serve the residents and expats in Macau and the Pearl River Delta. Stay tuned to this site and elsewhere for news about the new clinic.

Our new facility will be appointments only, rather than walk-in (as is the current facility). Rregarding our hours, there should be a Western physician at either site, every day from 10 to 1, then 3:30 to 7. Occasionally one or more of the Western docs are out of the country - usually in the mainland doing a rural medicine or relief trip, but usually one of us is there daily. You can always call ahead and check if you want at 853-28589000.

Additionally, every Chinese physician there has been/is being personally trained by our American physician staff in a 4-year Family Medicine training program. The care you receive from them is always supervised by one of us.

For hospital care in Zhuhai, I'd recommend 5th Affiliated. Our resident doctors train there and the CEO is a good friend. We are working together for hopefully some new things in the future, so stay tuned.

Once again, WE ARE NOT MORMON MISSIONARIES.

The Hope Clinic is far more than just a medical clinic. Their many journeys to ZhaoQing to provide medical assistance to the needies there are inspiring, and touching. Who cares if they are Mormons or Budhists! Thank you Hope Medical Staff in Macau.

dont bother to reply when you email them !!

"dont bother to reply when you email them!!"

Err...that's rather cryptic!

Thought you were going home !!

I wrote to them enquiring about something and did not get a reply ...better ???

"Thought you were going home !!"

Good 'ol Pete...always full of sunshine...

Better than being a whinger !

What's a whinger?

Ya never know with these Aussies...here's the definition:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=whinger

So, either blue moon is "taking the p**s" as they like to say or being a jerk. If it's the latter, then it comes as no surprise that he's given Liz Taylor a run for the money in a certain area. There. Enough whinging. ;)

Canrun, loosen up man, you take the piss out of everything !! If you can,t take it dont dish it out.
I used to think you were witty, but ...now ???

Whinging? Mormons? Liz Taylor? WTF is this all about?

Is she still alive?

Hey Zurdo,

I think it's about "goony goo-goo!" :-p

regards,

T. Tempest. DCA
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"I'd love a thousand words in a foreign language." Tang Yuchuan