Private hospitals in Bahrain are preparing for an increase in maternity patients following a new directive from government hospitals that mandates non-Bahraini women be referred to private facilities for delivery. Public data from 2020 shows that public hospitals handled significantly more deliveries than private hospitals. To accommodate this influx, private sector hospitals are ramping up their services while maintaining high standards of care. The new policy, effective from the start of the month, aims to enhance the quality of care and services for patients.
According to sources, private hospitals are charging BD350 for a normal delivery and BD700 or more for a caesarean section, while Salmaniya Medical Complex charges significantly less despite higher actual expenses. Referral criteria for non-Bahraini patients include being classified as low-risk with no underlying medical conditions, at full term, not booked with primary care facilities, and not in active labor. Following these criteria is crucial to ensuring a smoother healthcare experience for all patients.
A parliamentary source stated that directing expatriate women to private hospitals for childbirth will not impact medical health or quality of life. The decision was made after extensive discussions with the Ministry of Health to address the increasing number of patients expected to deliver. The source emphasized that Bahrain offers distinguished private medical care with competitive pricing, ensuring exceptional medical care for both citizens and residents. Ultimately, the decision to refer expatriate patients to private facilities was made to manage patient loads effectively.
The recent increase in maternity advertisements in the media also signals private hospitals’ preparation for the surge in patients. Private hospitals are gearing up to accommodate non-Bahraini women for delivery while maintaining high standards of care and service. This new policy is intended to enhance the quality of care for all patients, ensuring a smoother healthcare experience for everyone involved. The decision to refer expatriate women to private hospitals will not impact medical health or quality of life, as Bahrain offers exceptional medical care with competitive pricing.
Private hospitals are charging BD350 for a normal delivery and BD700 or more for a caesarean section, in contrast to Salmaniya Medical Complex’s lower charges despite higher actual expenses. Referral criteria for non-Bahraini patients include specific guidelines to ensure a smoother healthcare experience. The decision to refer expatriate women to private hospitals was made following discussions with the Ministry of Health to manage the increasing number of patients expected to deliver effectively.
In conclusion, private hospitals in Bahrain are gearing up to handle a surge in maternity patients following a new directive from government hospitals. The decision to refer non-Bahraini women to private facilities for delivery aims to enhance the quality of care and services for all patients. Private hospitals are preparing for this influx while maintaining high standards of care and service. The referral policy for expatriate patients is designed to manage patient loads effectively and ensure exceptional medical care for both citizens and residents.
