Every time you think health in a foreign land, we immediately think, will be expensive and the same quality as what we are used? In fact, the quality of health care in Spain is excellent and many doctors and nurses speak the medical service of English.The is run along a two-stage system similar to that in the UK. The first row is the National Health Service and the second is the private health sector, which is covered by health insurance. Se siete un nativo della Spagna o un cittadino britannico, se stiate dando i contributi previdenziali di contributi sociali allora immediatamente vi qualificate per il Servizio Nazionale Sanitario. Otherwise, it is 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 health. Because we were both in reasonably good health and because our knowledge of the language was still limited, we were quite frightened to approach the offices of social welfare and health centers to get more information, putting them off for another day. However, with the increase in older men 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 believe this had feared that this is going to cost a 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 was done 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 necessary blood sample was taken. What was most striking 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 was made for the next day. The results of blood have come at a cost of 80 euros, but had tried virtually everything. At my second consultation have been told that I should see a specialist in Almeria and an appointment was made for a time of 3 days, still very impressive and fast. At this point I felt pretty amazed that in 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 for see a specialist in a couple of days for 120 euros everything. Fantastic.When I saw the specialist in Almeria, Dr. Francisco Gomez Berjon, was the most enchanting, spoke perfect English and was completely at ease with me. Once again I was subjected to a full examination and a course of medication prescribed, a further appointment has been made 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 one or the other does not exist, that means you walking in the street, or were irregular and had a board that is about 18 inches high (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! Later we found out that he had broken his little finger and had fractured his wrist. When we had just started our business of 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 is obliged to undertake 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, so it is probably advisable to convince a manager, official agent - a po'come an attorney so that the bureaucracy of the menial to do this. Guardi from using a British accountant who does not speak Spanish fluently - 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 that we have not had a clue where the nearest hospital was. We found a spot near the beach with a red cross painted on the outside of the house 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 confidential health with the English-speaking staff at this health center, the receptionist spoke only Spanish and we had some difficulties that 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 assist the hospital which is registered in the district where you live. Then we were more 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 has done much good even if the pain was lancinante. As with most things in Spain everything is located in the town center and the parking was difficult. We walked to the A &; Department of E and just as much experience in was 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 was examined and was 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 to visit the hospital in another seven days. In all fairness if we had been better prepared would not have 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, driving there and have 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. E121If form that 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 under a reciprocal agreement between the governments of EU, you should obtain the E121 form 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. Get a temporary health card and finally get a letter giving the name of that doctor to visit you in case of the disease and permanent cards. Until the record form to the office of social security are not covered for health. The confidential health clinics will not accept this form as payment. The form E106The E106 is for people who moved permanently in Spain but has not reached the retirement age, 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 E111 form (EHIC) the best solution for someone who wants to stay in Spain for a short period of time without being a good resident is the E111, now replaced by the EHIC (European insurance), this paper is 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 is not for the treatment of chronic diseases. Private health ServiceIf you are not covered by social security Spanish, so it's crucial that you have private health insurance. If you have health insurance paid in the UK, then discover the insurance company if you pay your medical bills in Spain. There are lots of Spanish or British companies that offer confidential health insurance. The policies generally offers differ considerably in the limit of coverage, limitations and restrictions, bonuses and choice of doctors, specialists and hospitals. Health indicates to remember when moving towards SpainMake sure that you know where the nearest hospital is located. You have to go to the hospital registered in your district. If you're working in Spain then selo sure to make payments for social security to qualify for the Spanish H
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