Patients' dissatisfaction with health services
Persistent dissatisfaction over the quality of healthcare services have led to a decline in people's trust in public and private hospitals, resulting in an increased tendency among patients to go abroad for treatment. Although the number of doctors and hospitals is increasing, the quality of service doesn't seem to satisfy the patients. According to a survey conducted by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC), hundreds of people might have suffered premature deaths due to wrong treatment in the last five years.
The government should regulate the sector. If the high cost of treatment and diagnosis and the poor quality of service continue to persist, people's faith in the health service will not be restored.
Amdadul H Sarker, By e-mail
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