Location Bangkok, Thailand Affiliated university None CEO Num Tanthuwanit (2014–) | Care system Private Phone +66 2 667 1000 Founded 17 September 1980 | |
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Hospital type General and Specialized Standards US-sourced Joint Commission International Accredited, First Accredited in 2002, Re-accredited in 2005, Certification Program - Stroke Program and Acute Myocardial Infarction with ST Segment Elevation in 2006 Beds 538 Inpatient Beds, 473 Medical/Surgical/OB/Pediatrics beds Address 33 Soi Sukhumvit 3, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand Hours Open today · Open 24 hoursTuesdayOpen 24 hoursWednesdayOpen 24 hoursThursdayOpen 24 hoursFridayOpen 24 hoursSaturdayOpen 24 hoursSundayOpen 24 hoursMondayOpen 24 hours Similar Bangkok Hospital, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, BNH HOSPITAL, Phyathai 1 Hospital, The Stock Exchange of Thailand Profiles | ||
Bumrungrad international hospital
Bumrungrad International Hospital (Thai: โรงพยาบาลบำรุงราษฎร์, [roːŋpʰájaːbaːn bamruŋrâːt], bahm-roong-RAHT; SET: BH) is a multiple-specialty medical centre located in Bangkok, Thailand. More frequently referred to as Bumrungrad Hospital or simply Bumrungrad, its name, "Bumrungrad" means "to care for the populace" or "to nurture the people."
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History
Bumrungrad International Hospital was established as a 200-bed facility in September 1980 with an investment of 90 million Thai baht. Bumrungrad is Southeast Asia’s largest private hospital. As a regional referral centre for specialty medicine, it is one of the world’s popular medical tourism destinations. The majority shareholders in the hospital are Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited and the Sophonpanich family, one of Thailand’s leading business families.
Controversy
James Goldberg son, Joshua, died suddenly in February 2006 after seeking treatment for a leg injury at Bumrungrad. Mr Goldberg obtained the hospital charts, and had forensic pathologists in the US examine them. He believes his son was killed by being given far too many different drugs. The hospital has denied any negligence, and retains a high international reputation. But Mr Goldberg claims his concerns were never properly investigated by the Thai police.
Management
Bumrungrad International is managed by a team of experienced hospital administrators from the United States, Australia, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. The hospital’s medical chairman is board certified in the UK, and its group medical director is board certified in the US. Other top medical officers were trained in the UK or US, or held positions at one of Thailand’s top teaching hospitals. A large proportion of the medical staff has international experience, and many possess board certification from Australia, Germany, Japan, the UK or the US (210 are board-certified in the US).
Accreditations, Awards & Recognition
Bumrungrad has international healthcare accreditation from the American private company Joint Commission International (JCI).
Site & Medical Services
The hospital is located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. Bumrungrad is a "one-stop" centre for medical services – especially for surgery procedures, and features 580 beds, 38 specialty centers and clinics, and more than 1,200 doctors representing virtually all specialties and sub-specialties of medicine. Dental, general and specialty medicine, advanced diagnostics and therapeutics, surgical services, intensive care, and rehabilitation are available in these modern and efficient medical facilities.
Foreigners using Bumrungrad facilities are warned that they lose all their rights at international law, as the hospital insists any complaints are only submitted in Thailand under Thai laws. ( ref: www.bumrungrad.com/en/hospital-faq q.4. )
Medical Centres
The hospital treats over 1.1 million patients annually for medical services ranging from comprehensive check ups to cardiac surgery. The Australian newspapers report that the hospital builds the reputation for high-quality, international-standard medical services, immediate access to those services and specialists, and affordable prices. The hospital has a lobby said to be reminiscent of a five-star hotel providing concierge-style services and an electronic medical-records system that reduce paper and waiting.
Medical Tourism
Bumrungrad International Hospital is regularly featured in the world press as a leading medical tourism destination. According to www.firstmedicaltourism.com, the hospital, in 2012, served 520,000 international patients from over 190 countries seeking high quality, International standard services, and lower cost healthcare.
Bumrungrad has 19 representative offices in 15 countries. The hospital has a complete support service infrastructure to manage inbound patients, including partnerships with leading inbound and outbound travel and tour operators.
Referral Offices
Health Information Management
The hospital manages patient information utilizing an integrated hospital information system that uses electronic medical records and digital radiology systems. It commissioned the development of a custom total hospital information system to service both the front office and back office in 1999. The system is a key to achieving rapid scheduling of services and efficient use of resources as reported in articles that by adapting the hospital information system, the hospital eliminates paper and waiting time. The system also helps the potential outbreak of viruses and other disease by eliminating the constant handling of records by human hands. The addition of "robotic" technology maximizes both safety and efficiency. Utilizing a Swiss logistics system, medications selected and delivered in a way that drastically reduces the potential for medication errors.