tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post6387900571421711788..comments2024-02-28T22:43:49.960+00:00Comments on Asia Vu: Review: Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital's International Clinic in SeoulMsCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-595994568522134382015-04-28T09:09:11.378+01:002015-04-28T09:09:11.378+01:00Hi, Valencia, I'm so glad that this review was...Hi, Valencia, I'm so glad that this review was helpful to you! We got most of our care at SCHU hospital during our nearly-four years in Seoul, and were always very pleased with the care and efficiency of the International Clinic and other hospital staff. I'm sorry you're having so much trouble finding help in the US - we're not looking forward to having to interact with the US healthcare system when we return, I can assure you! I did a google search on trigger point injections in SC and found a clinic that might be of help to you in Columbia, although I know nothing about them. Hope this at least helps you get started on your search!http://www.clinicofcolumbia.com/tpi<br />MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-88373865827526679062015-04-27T04:28:04.068+01:002015-04-27T04:28:04.068+01:00This review was incredibly helpful--thanks so much...This review was incredibly helpful--thanks so much! I went to the clinic as a walk-in for crippling neck pain. To cut to the chase, I received a trigger point injection for the pain and was out of there in less than 45 mins! What's more, the cost was the equivalent of $69 WITHOUT INSURANCE! The doctor told me it was better than a steroid shot because there would be no side effects and I could get them as often as needed (they wear off in about 4 months). My only problem is this: I have been unable to get one since I arrived back here. After spending nearly $500 WITH STUPID INSURANCE and calling around and getting xrays and acupuncture and physical therapy, I cannot to save my life find out where I can get another trigger point injection. Can anyone help? I live in Columbia, SC. SO disgusted about health care in this country!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14799665999304671586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-72704186595976458782013-09-21T08:49:52.358+01:002013-09-21T08:49:52.358+01:00Oh, I'm glad it helped, but so sorry to hear a...Oh, I'm glad it helped, but so sorry to hear about the long wait- so very challenging with little ones who are ill! I have been very fortunate thus far, but did have one appointment where I had to wait over an hour - one of the doctors had been in a car accident and the other doc was fielding both appointment schedules.. I have also heard good things about St Mary's and Samsung, but SCH is so close to our apartment, we have just kept going back, although I probably would go to Samsung if I needed surgery or had a serious problem. I'm afraid I don't have any obgyn input to share, but you may want to see if the 'Mama Seoul' website is still up and running. The author from the US had an awful lot of links and input to obgyns in Seoul who were very supportive of Western mums' birth plans, wishes, and general expectations ( partners present at check ups and the birth, birth plans followed, breast feeding/doulas/hypnobirth etc.) I know she has moved back to the US but I think her site is still up and running and may be helpful to you. I would also be happy to check with some of the parents at the school where I teach- most are German, some from other European countries- and many have recently had babies in Seoul so may be able to pass on good info. You can send me a PM via My AsiaVu FaceBook page and I'll be happy to pass on any useful contact info! Good luck to you, and hope all is well with your little ones.MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-56097122594236062792013-09-17T08:52:10.477+01:002013-09-17T08:52:10.477+01:00I wish my Seoul Hospital experiences had been as l...I wish my Seoul Hospital experiences had been as lovely as yours!<br /><br />I have two young children and pregnant and we have been to the hospital A LOT.<br /><br />Last week, my 5-year-old's ear drum burst. Since we hadn't planned on this occurring, we showed up at SCH (Soon Chun Hyang) International Clinic much like you did--walk-ins, right after lunch break.<br /><br />My son had blood and pus dripping everywhere. We sat on an uncomfortable bench for nearly two hours waiting for the 5-minute appointment with an ENT. (The ENT was superb though; both inter-personally and cleaning out his ear.)<br /><br />My daughter gashed her forehead late Sunday night and we took her to the ER at SCH. She got in immediately and the stitching (by a plastic surgeon was phenomenal.) We were there without insurance and the whole thing was approx. 70 USD. Fantastic. <br /><br />My search for an OB/GYN however has been very challenging. With many HUGE cultural differences. I've been to 4 different hospitals and most appointments have taken 4+ hours, with 95% of that waiting. Bleh. <br /><br />Thanks for your review!Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503246998637206824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-2371922575158983312013-03-14T10:14:16.373+00:002013-03-14T10:14:16.373+00:00Anonymous - I'm so glad it was helpful and you...Anonymous - I'm so glad it was helpful and you had a good experience! Hope you're feeling better soon!MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-74607801662569519352013-03-14T05:59:11.099+00:002013-03-14T05:59:11.099+00:00Thanks to this review I had a successful non intim...Thanks to this review I had a successful non intimidating visit to here for bronchitis while traveling through Seoul. Can't thank you enough for typing it up! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-5446140200876112792012-03-05T23:09:49.666+00:002012-03-05T23:09:49.666+00:00Trish- I think most people in the US would love to...Trish- I think most people in the US would love to go to a small, rural health practice with a kindly local doctor who is known to them. In the US, I would have waited at least an hour to see my doctor (or a nurse practioner) (with an appointment)and then would have had to drive to the Xray facility where I would have had to wait for another hour or so. If I couldn't get in to see my own doc on a same-day basis (and that was usually the case), I could go to an urgent treatment center where the wait would have been as long - or possibly longer, depending on who was ahead of me. <br />I think the pill packets are great, myself - and so convenient for popping in your pocket if you have to be out when you need to take them!MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-83251850386514191332012-03-05T14:57:53.744+00:002012-03-05T14:57:53.744+00:00Hubby read your post and was impressed and then sa...Hubby read your post and was impressed and then said his little rural practice here in England, would have done all that apart from the x-ray! I think he looked lovingly at the little plastic packs though ;-)Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119443727504215312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-85402138525093836332012-02-27T22:06:10.869+00:002012-02-27T22:06:10.869+00:00AA - I was shocked, too! If I'd been back in t...AA - I was shocked, too! If I'd been back in the US, I would have been told to go buy some OTC decongestants, antihistamines, and anti-inflammatories. It is so much easier to remember to take everything this way - especially if you have to go to work. I wonder if the little packs are an Asian thing?MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-32158323322473711802012-02-27T22:02:32.009+00:002012-02-27T22:02:32.009+00:00CP- We had heard good things, too, although a coup...CP- We had heard good things, too, although a couple of people also had some negative things to say. It was such a positive experience, compared to the US!MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-80474842747960120682012-02-27T21:30:06.679+00:002012-02-27T21:30:06.679+00:00I love the little packets for the meds! I remember...I love the little packets for the meds! I remember getting the same kind of thing when I got sick the summer I spent in Taiwan. I was stunned at how many pills were in each packet and went back to ask the doctor if he would please write down in English for me what he had prescribed. He wrote that he'd ordered "some antibiotics for the (strep)infection and other things for the pain and swelling"!Almost Americanhttp://almostamerican.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-70894830586952307322012-02-27T14:30:41.583+00:002012-02-27T14:30:41.583+00:00That sounds like a good experience. I've been ...That sounds like a good experience. I've been there too, and they always take good care of the international clinic patients. Coming from the US, the medical care here is unbelievable, so inexpensive.Choco Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249035692859813704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-68899573647652014062012-02-27T09:33:25.019+00:002012-02-27T09:33:25.019+00:00Trish- I was hoping you'd read this one and wo...Trish- I was hoping you'd read this one and wondered what Dougie would have to say about it. Of course, keep in mind I'm coming from the US, where everything costs 10X more than it needs to and - in my opinion - is often far more complex than it needs to be.MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-88332993651466136262012-02-27T08:17:23.159+00:002012-02-27T08:17:23.159+00:00I've been looking forward to reading this. Wil...I've been looking forward to reading this. Will have to show husband later and get his opinion on this ultra-efficient system; and not that expensive either. Love the little packets for the tablets!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119443727504215312noreply@blogger.com