Spanish Healthcare
Every time you think about the health? in a foreign land, immediately think,? of? of? sar? expensive and the same quality? what? of? the we? with reference to use? il? of? of? Indeed, the quality? of health? in Spain? excellent and many doctors and nurses speak the medical service of English.The? running along a two-stage system similar to that in the UK. The first row? the National Health Service and the second? the private sector healthcare that? covered by health insurance. If you are a native of Spain or a British citizen, if you are paying contributions to social insurance contributions will then immediately qualified for the National Health Service. Otherwise,? better to have some kind of health insurance confidential. We felt personally both sides of the Spanish health system. Private health CareWhen that in the first place we moved to Spain, we had very little experience in lifestyle and included in that measure for healthcare. As they? Both were in reasonably good health and perch? our knowledge of the language yet? been limited, we were quite frightened to approach the offices of social welfare and health centers to get pi? information, putting them off for another day. However, with the increase in men pi? older people who develop problems with their prostrate and my awareness of prostrate cancer, I decided I needed to see a doctor for a check up. Do not be eligible for medical and health service then Spanish meant that I had to go private. I had this? ritenente feared that the? of? this one is going to cost? of? of fortune?. Not necessarily so?. Couples who have rented our villa in Mojacar we suggested a doctor of English-speaking lady in Garrucha and we found to our surprise that his fee was only 40 per consultation. On my first visit, all my details were included in the computer and then a full examination? been made including the provisions for a blood test. Everything was very complete and the staff was very helpful will obtain a complete image of my current state of health. I was given a letter that the blood tests were necessary and according to a clinic close analysis of soul. At the clinic I was seen immediately and the sample of blood necessary? been taken. What was the pi? impressive was that I was called back the very same day for my results. Back in England would have had to wait ten days. Even better, when I phoned the doctor that an appointment? been taken for the next day. The results of blood have come at a cost of 80 euros, but av? Vain tried virtually everything. At my second consultation have been told that I should see a specialist in Almeria and an appointment? been done to a time of 3 days, still very impressive and fast. At this point I felt pretty amazed that in pi? less than 24 hours, I had seen a doctor, examined, I had a blood test complete, view the doctor reinsured still do not anything major wrong with me and made an appointment to see a specialist in a couple of days for all 120 euro. Fantastic.When I saw the specialist in Almeria, Dr. Francisco Gomez Berjon, was the most enchanting, spoke perfect English and was completely facilit? with me. Once again I was subjected to a full examination and a course of medication prescribed, a further appointment? been done for six months and his fee, only 80 euro. Now I see Dr. Francisco twice a year for a check up. From the vibration of this, the Christmas carol my wife and I also had experience in national health ServiceIf Spanish national health Service.Spain that you have never visited Spain will know that the sidewalks either else? t of? the don? exist, which means you walk in the street, or are irregular and have a board that? height of about 18 inches (such as the handicapped in wheelchairs get near him do not know). Also notice that the local Spaniards always walk in the street, seemingly fearless of being hit by a vehicle passing through. Quite obviously face the car at risk of walking on the pavement. In any case, start our story, a Sunday morning, my wife was on his way back to the newspaper, when he shot and cad from the pavement. Ouch! Pi? then we found out that he had broken his little finger and had fractured his wrist. When we had just started our activities? of the property? and as such we must make contributions for social security contributions that have meanings have qualified for free medical care. If you do not have health insurance paid, you should join the social security system. Once you take all the work in Spain your employer? obliged to carry all the work of office, pay the portion of your contributions and deduce the other part of your salary. If you are unpaid you'll have to go to the local social welfare and fill in all the work for office yourself. Unless your knowledge of local language is very good, then? probably advisable to convince a manager (official agent – a po'come a lawyer for menial bureaucracy) to him for this. Guardi from using a British accountant that? t of? the doesn? speaks fluent Spanish – you can find that you are not registered properly. We had to find a hospital but never had need of emergency medical treatment in Spain us? t of? the hadn? a clue where the hospital pi? was near. We found a spot near the beach with a red cross painted on the outside of the building but then we have recommended that patients take only paying reserved. Fortunately, direct them to a health center on the other side of town. In contrast with my experience wonderful private healthcare? with English-speaking staff at this health center, the receptionist spoke only Spanish and we had some difficulties? we understand. Fortunately for us, a doctor was passing nearby and offered kind assistance. However, to our dismay we were those who came to the hospital were mistaken. In fact, you are supposed to help the hospital? recorded for the district in which you live. Then we were more data? meaning, and this time he struck the right health center. We were seen immediately, just to be said that the diagnosis of a cut finger held suspicion needed X-rays, but the center did not have an X-ray and said we were going to the Hospital General main Lorca , Which was 35 km away. All this time my wife? behaved much good even if the pain was lancinante. As with most things in Spain everything? located in the town center and the parking was difficult. We walked to the A &; Department of E and just like? BRITISH of? of? was very busy. After the explanation of our problem at the reception desk, we have filled a form and we continued to wait. Naturally, we assumed that we were going to be here for hours. Things really were very fast and after a wait very short, Christmas carol? been examined and been beaten out for x-rays. After X-rays, we expected the just another ten minutes before a doctor confirmed the broken finger and the wrist was fractured. The Christmas carol has received the necessary treatment and an appointment? was taken to visit the hospital in another seven days. Throughout the imparzialit? if we had been prepared pi? better? t of? of wouldn? turned into such a tragedy. The lesson to be learned from this experience was that accidents happen and you be prepared. When you arrive at your final destination, the register immediately with your local health center, find the location of your local hospital, the guide? and a look around. Also, take note of useful phone numbers that are likely to need in case of emergency and keep them close to a phone. Not not ever know when you need them. We have a list of various forms and information that you may find useful. The form? of? of? E121 if you are a pensioner from the United Kingdom, 65 for men, 60 women and intend to live permanently in Spain then you can get free medical care and medicines in virt? a mutual agreement between the governments of EU, you should obtain form E121 from the DSS in the UK before you go. You need a separate form for each member of your family. This form should be passed within the Seguridad Social (Social Security) in Spain. It provides permanent coverage of health and should not be renewed. You will receive a health card and provisional finally receive a letter d? the name of the medical center that you have to go in case of the disease and permanent cards. Until the record form to the office of social security are not covered for healthcare. The confidential health clinics will not accept this form as payment. The? of? of? E106 form of the E106? for people who? move permanently to Spain but could not reach et? retirement, the period of effectiveness depends on the condition of your remark past contributions to social security. The period of medical care begins from the date you leave the United Kingdom. However, you must apply and receive your authorization form E106 before leaving the UK to ensure they are covered and to know what that authorizes the coverage. The? of? of? Form E111 (EHIC) the best solution for someone who wants to stay in Spain for a short period of time without being a good resident? the E111 form, now replaced by the EHIC (European insurance), this paper? published by the National Health Service in the UK and you should always carry them with you together with your passport, in case of an emergency. This card should be used only in cases of emergency and non? for the treatment of chronic diseases. ? of confidential? of? service medical provider if? t of? the aren? Covered by the Spanish social security, then it are of paramount importance that you have health insurance paid. If you have health insurance paid in the UK, then discover the company? if insurance pay your medical bills in Spain. There are lots of Spanish or British companies that offer confidential health insurance. The policies offered generally differ considerably in the limit of coverage, limitations and restrictions, bonuses and choice of doctors, specialists and hospitals. The health? indicates to remember when moving towards? ? of? of? of? of? Spain Selo sure to find out where your hospital pi? close? ? ? for located. You have to go to your hospital? ? the district. If you're workin
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