Patient Oriented

Not only striving to improve the quality of medical examination and treatment, many medical units also provide free medical services or have practical support to help patients' treatment process go smoothly.

At the Provincial Traditional Medicine Hospital, many free services have been deployed for patients and their relatives when they come to see a doctor. It is worth mentioning that the Youth Union of the Provincial Traditional Medicine Hospital has just deployed the "Sharing Umbrella" service. The umbrellas containing the care and sharing of young medical staff are placed in many areas such as the hospital parking lot, the lobby in front of the specialist examination area, the lobby of the Pharmacy Department, very convenient for patients and their relatives to see and use when it is raining or hot. In addition, the hospital has prepared 50 salt stone tables and 2 full-body salt stone tables for patients and their relatives to use for free while waiting for their turn to see a doctor or have a procedure.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa in Group 25, Coc Leu Ward (Lao Cai City) is one of many patients who regularly use the salt stone table while waiting for examination. Ms. Hoa shared: “Soaking my feet with the salt stone table makes me feel comfortable. For those who do not know how to use it, the hospital's medical staff enthusiastically instructs. Using the free service, which is good for my health, I am very grateful for the hospital's attention.”

The Department of Traditional Medicine (Provincial Traditional Medicine Hospital) has set up 12 free salt stone tables. Doctor Nguyen My Binh, Head of the Department of Traditional Medicine, said: Using salt stone is a simple, safe method that brings many health benefits, but not everyone can afford to buy it for use. Salt stone has an effect on bones and joints, warming the soles of the feet. According to traditional medicine, the soles of the feet are the place to concentrate on detoxification, sedation, and treatment of diseases of the muscles, bones, and joints. Using it while waiting helps the psychology of patients and their families feel more comfortable. In addition to salt stone, during the treatment process at the Provincial Traditional Medicine Hospital, patients can also use a number of other free services such as osteoporosis treatment with X-rays and infrared lamps.

At the Provincial Rehabilitation Hospital, every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday noon is more bustling because of the presence of volunteers from Thien Tam Kitchen and Hanoi Pink Heart Club. They come and bring free, warm, delicious, nutritious meals and porridge with minced meat, carrots, pumpkins, green onions, etc. to give to patients. Patient Pham Thi Nhi shared: “I have been treated at the hospital for a long time, due to difficulty in traveling, so I often receive care from volunteers, bringing porridge to my bedside. I am very touched. Thank you for the kindness of the benefactors!”

The "hanging rice" kitchen of the Provincial Rehabilitation Hospital is always on fire every day. The "hanging rice" meals - meals bought by benefactors or the hospital's medical staff at the canteen or sent money to the Social Work Team to buy and give to poor patients to share difficulties, help them have more motivation to treat and overcome illness. Ms. Nong Thi Hau, Head of the Social Work Team, Provincial Rehabilitation Hospital shared: The hospital's specialty is that patients have to be treated for a long time and there are many cases with difficult circumstances, so we want to connect with many benefactors to be able to help many patients during the treatment process.

Recently, doctors from the Provincial Rehabilitation Hospital also went to highland villages to provide free disability screening and training in rehabilitation for people with disabilities and their families in the community.

Not only at the Provincial Traditional Medicine Hospital and the Provincial Rehabilitation Hospital, but also at many other medical units, many activities of examination, treatment, provision of free medical services, and volunteering for the community have been implemented. Free wardrobes are being filled again, free haircut programs, and charity rice and porridge are being maintained thanks to the joint efforts of medical staff and philanthropists. Activities with profound humanitarian meaning are being continued, originating from medical ethics and compassion, joining hands towards the sick.

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