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Hong Kong Healthcare Private and public hospitals for all the family

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• Private hospital means private, semi-private or shared rooms with a maximum of four people. • One-on-one support from nurses. • Luxury amenities on hand such as slippers, etc. • English is spoken in all private hospitals. • International food served. • Going private isn’t cheap so check your insurance covers your costs. • Private hospitals aren’t equipped for emergencies and will transfer patients to the nearest public hospital.

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• Public hospitals are the best place for emergencies. • They are larger and have more clinical expertise and equipment on hand to help. • Registration is quick, and Hong Kong ID card holders pay just $100 per day for treatment. • Low costs for appointments and medication. • A public hospital can’t turn you away. • Strict appointment times and a long wait • Patients who don’t have emergencies or time-sensitive illnesses may have appointments rescheduled. • You aren’t guaranteed to see the same doctor. • Rooms contain numerous beds (between three and 10). • Only canteen-style Chinese food is served. • Some medical staff might not speak English.

Public vs Private Hongkongers are lucky to have access to excellent hospitals, whether or not you have health insurance.

Private hospitals

Adventist Hospital, Stubbs Road, Happy Valley: 3651 8888; hkah.org.hk Canossa (Caritas), Mid-levels: 2522 2181; canossahospital.org.hk HK Baptist Hospital, Sha Tin: 2339 8888; hkbh.org.hk HK Sanitorium and Hospital, Happy Valley: 2572 0211; hksh-hospital.com Matilda International Hospital, The Peak: 2849 0111; matilda.org St Teresa’s, Ho Man Tin: 2200 3434; sth.org.hk Union Hospital, Tai Wai: 2608 3388; union.org Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong, Wong Chuk Hang, 3153 9000; gleneagles.hk

Private clinics

receive an Australian Council of Health Services (ACHS) accreditation. Multiple locations including 5/F, Century Square, 1 D’Aguilar Street, Central. otandp.com

The London Medical Clinic Founded in 2012, The London Medical Clinic provides high quality, personalised and friendly medical services to families and corporate clients. 9th Floor, 1 Duddell Street, Central. thelondonmedicalclinic.com

Public hospitals

Details of all public hospitals can be found on the government website: ha.org.hk Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital, Sandy Bay: 2817 7111 Queen Elizabeth, Kowloon: 3506 8888 Queen Mary, Pok Fu Lam: 2255 3838 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern, Chai Wan: 2595 7920 Prince of Wales, Sha Tin: 3505 2211 Ruttonjee, Wan Chai: 2291 2000 Tseung Kwan O: 2208 0111

Mental health resources in Hong Kong

Mind HK is a charitable initiative formed out of the Patient Care Foundation, who are committed to improving awareness and understanding of mental health in Hong Kong. mind.org.hk

The Hong Kong Doctors website, put together by the Hong Kong Medical Association has a searchable directory of Hong Kong psychiatrists. hkdoctors.org

Resource, The Counselling Centre is a registered charitable organisation offering multilingual professional counselling services for Hong Kong residents. resourcecounselling.org men and women who share their experience, strength and hope so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. aa-hk.org

Health Insurance in Hong Kong

If you ask whether or not you need health insurance in Hong Kong, you will most likely receive the same answer across the board: “It depends”. Unlike places like the U.S where healthcare costs are high and health insurance is extremely beneficial, Hong Kong gives us the option of a much cheaper Government system, or on the flipside, one of the most expensive private systems in the world.

So basically, you just need to work out which system is going to be best for you and

OCD and Anxiety Support Hong Kong gives individuals the opportunity to live the best life possible, build a sense of community and have a voice to express how they feel and to reduce stigma associated with these disorders in Asia. ocdanxietyhk.org

Richmond Fellowship of Hong Kong provides comprehensive community-based mental health services in order to promote social inclusion and mental wellness. richmond.org.hk/en

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of your family - private or public. If going private, chances are you will opt for health insurance to cover those hefty fees.

If you are single, or a young couple living in Hong Kong you will probably get by just fine without any sort of health insurance, navigating the public system as you go.

HSBC Medical Insurance: Offering flexible health plans for you and your family. hsbc.com.hk/insurance/products/medical AXA: Rated as the number one global insurance brand. axa.com.hk Manulife: Medical care packages cover all major hospitals and medical centres. manulife.com.hk

BUPA: For local expertise and global healthcare knowledge. bupa.com.hk OR Talk to a broker: If you are unsure about whether or not you and your family will benefit from health insurance, contact a broker to get the best information.