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We have had very good experiences with Silliman Hospital and doctors. First, my wife's C-Section birth of my son and 3 years of periodically anti-disease injections. Their non-appointment clinic system takes patience though. Finally, when I went there following my stroke they quickly identified the issues and probably saved my life. So no complaints.

 

Actually Dave I was not aware of the Admission Pack. Hospitals, here or there are notorious for spreading disease.

 

" There were some surprising things that you need to be aware of. First there is no toilet paper which is normal for the Philippines, second, when they serve the food there are no utensils, and you also provide a thermometer. There are no tray tables like they have in the states. Our little guy urinated in one of those plastic bottles and I was surprised that I was the one that had to empty the bottle. Just glad he didn’t need a bed pan. LOL If you want extra bedding such as pillows or blankets you must provide those. "

You have to ask for and buy an "Admission Pack" to get things like utensils and toilet paper. Things like thermometers and bedpans are provided (and they bill you for them) if you ask for them. Your experience sounds similar to mine of one month ago except that my partner (who was my 'watcher') came down with chicken pox 2 days after my stay in SMC. There did not seem to be a lot being done to prevent spread of disease between patients, staff, watchers and visitors. God help us if Ebola arrives here.