Tri-Service General Hospital Tingjhou Branch

My first time visit a hospital in Taipei. I got sick during Chinese New year. The service is good,both receptionist and doctor speak English well and treat me well. Thank you so much

The poster at the counter shows many payment options including Visa, Google Pay etc but those don't work if your card wasnt opened in Taiwan.nnWas having fever, nausea and a huge headache but had to go back to take more money. (A bad experience but this is my fault for assuming that a hospital would not have such payment limitations + underestimating the cost of consultation, also you have to pay 300NTD to get a proof of diagnosis or sth).nnHaving to fill in a few forms is understandable, but I had to answer questions whose answers are already on my passport (eg. Birthdate, name). Was also having a sore throat then, and was asked to wear a mask, so I had to make extra effort to answer the questions. I appreciate the counter staff trying to make conversation, but I would much rather not have to strain myself to answer them. This was rather obvious since for many of the questions they asked, I had to repeat myself multiple times before they could hear.nnAlso, I was having multiple symptoms but my diagnosis only writes one (similar to throat inflammation) so now that I'm in a clearer state of mind, I wonder why that's the case.nnLastly, after settling the payment, I had to walk to collect my medicine myself. The distance wasn't too far, but for someone who is feeling very sick that is just another annoying point. Good thing I prepared a plastic bag when I came because I had to throw up on my way to the pharmacy. No assistance whatsoever by any medical staff nearby.nnWhen I got to the pharmacy, there was no one there and despite me ringing the bell (not sure if that is spoiled), I had to wait for about 5 minutes before someone came to pass me my medicine.nnOverall, I would appreciate if there was more assistance (such as not having a patient who turned up at the *ER* take their own medicine), more consideration (I'm fine with them asking me to verify my details, but to have me say it out when it is already on my passport was just lazy to me). The good thing about this hospital was that there was no queue so I was served quickly.

Not sure if this is the right one but as a guest work-study affiliate 2 things are important. The first is physical/ blood testing at a local hospital for your visa/ institution, and the second is host family support for hostels and/ or tutoring. No similiarity intended again. Maybe if I go for study abroad again I would suggest besides us companies to work at but maybe a spot in intl community radio or DJing at a local club. Visited a friend who had a moped accident and was taken there.

Helpful staff. The doctors speak English.

Damn, I use this place's emergency room a lot... because there's never a wait. Does a good job with colds and such but not great with athletic injuries. Inexpensive and fairly advanced technologically and logistically but I don't have the greatest confidence in local doctors... superstition still rules in Asia. If you get stabbed nearby, definitely worth the trip.