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Strengths/Success Factors:

1. The early stage of Thai traditional medicine and alternative medicine working
group of the hospital was led by a medical doctor (Dr. Chatchai Sawasdichai)

and an invited experienced TTM doctor (Ajarn Pensri Sa-Nguan-Sap).

2. Discussed with and provided information to the Deputy Director of the
Medical Department resulting in smooth collaborative work in the hospital.
3. Provided information on the effectiveness and the cost of herbal medicines

to various departments to promote the use of herbal medicines and to replace

certain items of modern medications.
4. Integrated Thai traditional medicine with modern medicine.
5. Conducted knowledge management, research, and technical activities.

6. The hospital has later been designated as a specialised hospital in Thai

traditional medicine (Special Hospital).
7. Hospital executives and staffs of the working group are determined and work
towards achieving the same goal, that is to drive the service system of Thai

traditional medicine and alternative medicine of the hospital to meet

international standard and receive international recognition with sustainable
growth.

4. Thasala Hospital, Nakhon Si Thammarat

(National Excellent Model of Community Hospital, Diamond Level, Year 2020)
Best practice: Thai Traditional Medicine Approach for Women’s Health Care

Format/Process:

Thasala Hospital, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, defines women with infertility
Thailand
conditions as those who have been married for 2 years but have not been able to
conceive.

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