How to see a doctor in Taiwan

When patients need to see a doctor, they can choose to go to any clinic or hospital. It is very easy to go to see a doctor in Taiwan because there are rich medical resources in Taiwan. However, before you are going to see a doctor, there are two important points you should put attention. One is which hospital will you go; the other is do not forget to take your national health insurance card.
First, before you see a doctor, you must know you would like to go to a hospital or a clinic. If you are just under the weather, then you may better to see a doctor in the clinic. If you have a serious disease, hospitals are your best choose. When you go to a clinic, what you should do is make an appointment and wait to see a doctor. Nevertheless, It is much complex when you go to a hospital. Let’s take CGMH for example. First, like go to a clinic, you should make appointment in advance (Unless you are going to emergency room.) But unlike the clinic, there are usually a lot of ways to do it. You can make a phone call, do a reservation on line or register right now in the hospital. Next, you will select the departments. For example, if you were under the weather, you would like to go to see a physician. If you have no ideal about this, you can inquire at the service counter. Finally, after you see a doctor, you will get a prescription. Without it, you can not receive medicines. Where can we receive medicine? We can get them from dispensary in the hospital or pharmacy. Never forget taking medicines after you see a doctor, or our effort is in vain!
In Taiwan, it is not a difficult thing to see a doctor because it is very inexpensive and convenient. So, do not worry when you are sick in Taiwan.