The purpose of this letter is to formally invite you to attend our upcoming conference Fifteenth International Conference on Healthcare happening in Barcelona, Spain during May 27-29, 2019. They can also perform blood tests, electrocardiograms and other analyses, such as biorhythm analysis, if you’re suffering from a sleep disorder, and services such as laser treatments for removal of skin blemishes and scar reduction. The team pride themselves on being approachable and friendly, and they do their best to take the stress out of visiting the docs!Īt The Turo Park Medical Clinic you can book an appointment with English-speaking doctors in virtually every field of medicine, including family medicine, gynaecology, paediatrics, dentistry, orthodontics, dermatology, otolaryngology, cardiology, infectious diseases and travel medicine, speech therapy, physiotherapy, as well as aesthetic medicine and cosmetic surgery. Steven Joseph, an English-speaking doctor who has been working in Barcelona since 2008, and is complemented by a diverse team of medical experts. – General Health English Doctor BarcelonaĪ very useful address if your Spanish isn’t up to much, English Doctor Barcelona is a medical centre in the central Vila Olimpica district which offers every type of GP service you might require, such as a full range of diagnostics, referrals to specialists, minor surgeries, mental health services, sexual health checks, travel vaccinations and on-site Ultrasounds and ECGs. – Minor Ailmentsįor minor problems you could take advantage of the Catalonia’s excellent farmàcias (pharmacies), where the men and women in white coats often have some advice, not to mention plenty of pills and remedies (many of which aren’t available in the UK without a prescription!) to sort out your ails.įinally you’ll be playing a bit of lingo lottery if you don’t speak Spanish (or Catalan), so we’ve tried to come up with some private practitioners who speak English… see further down the page. This number is free of charge, and the Spanish word for A&E department is “urgencias”. In the case of an emergency, you should call 112 for an ambulance. The prudent traveller may also want to take our travel insurance, as this usually also covers repatriation flights and private medical expenses (although do check the individual policy of the insurer in question and whether they cover the entire costs or there is a waiver), not to mention the fact that travel insurance also covers lost luggage, stolen goods (a common danger in Barcelona, as pickpockets are active in the touristic parts of the city) and other eventualities.įor American, Australian and other non-Eu travellers, insurance is a must, as, although you will be treated in the case of an emergency, you will also be asked to pay your medical bills. Post Brexit, and UK residents meanwhile can apply for a Global Health Insurance Card, which performs the same role as the EHIC. In case of needing treatment, you will need to be able to produce a valid card (in other words check the expiry date of your card before you travel!) and your passport. You can find out how to apply for your card on the European Commission’s website. It entitles the holder to free healthcare in 30+ European countries (or same cost as healthcare in holder’s nation) and is also free to obtain. The most important piece of advice for any European traveller coming to Spain is to apply for their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if they haven’t already. Health Advice for Travellers – EHIC Cards (European Travellers)
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