Tag: health

How Thailand’s Health Providers Think About Palliative Care

Summary In Thailand, palliative care is an essential approach that focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Thai health providers…
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Why I Should Not Want Tube Feeding: A Personal Perspective

Summary Tube feeding is a procedure that provides nutrition through a tube when a person cannot eat by mouth. While it can be life-saving, many…
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Why I Should Not Want CPR: Understanding the Choice

Summary Deciding against CPR is a personal choice, especially for those with terminal illnesses or diminished quality of life. CPR, while life-saving in some cases,…
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I Don’t Understand the Medical Terms in the Living Will.

Summary A living will includes many medical terms that might be confusing. Key terms include “medical practitioners” (the doctors and nurses who care for you),…
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Living Wills in Thailand: Now Available Under New Law

Summary Thailand now recognizes living wills under new law, allowing individuals to state their healthcare wishes in advance. A living will lets you decide which…
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Is It Necessary to Prove Mental Capacity Before Signing a Will in Thailand?

Summary Under Thai law, you do not formally need to prove your mental capacity when signing your will—your signature is considered sufficient evidence that you…
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Living Wills in Thailand: Now Available Under New Law

Summary Thailand now allows living wills under the new National Health Act B.E. 2551. This law gives people the right to record their medical treatment…
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