Finding your way around in any new city can be sometimes overwhelming, with a number of very important aspects to be taken care of before any new arrival can fully feel that they have put down some form of roots and their basic needs have been taking care of.
ShMadrid focuses on health care in the Spanish capital.
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The Spanish health care system
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It goes without saying that most people who will be staying any length of time in Madrid will be looking for a comfortable place to make their home. But besides a place to call home, there are many more things that need to be organised to get comfortable in a new city and country.
One of the most important aspects of everyday life is making sure that your personal health, as well as that of any of your loved ones who would be living with you in Madrid, have been taken care of.
While Spain does provide very adequate health service with people in regular employment often have all payment aspects taken care of by their employers, using the system does have its shortcomings.
First of all, like any other National Health Service, it tends to be pretty overcrowded and the staff are often stretched to deal with all of the patients in a “relaxed and friendly manner“.
Also majority of the staff have neither the time or information to speak to patients in any language other than Spanish. That’s the reason why many newcomers to Madrid consider taking out private health care.
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Investing in private health care
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Those who can afford to pay for private insurance healthcare, especially if they do not speak Spanish, may soon discover that it will be a wise investment for any newcomer to the city to make, although hopefully they may never really have to take advantage of it.
However it’s always reassuring to know that should the occasion arise the chances of them being able to speak to a specialist practitioner in their own language can take a lot of the uncertainty out of settling in a new city.
Before serving offer health insurance is always best to discover which facilities in Madrid the health fund will refer people to. One end to remember is the MD Anderson Houston hospital which is renowned for its high level of treatment as well as the sympathetic and friendly treatment that it provides.
They are also a number of centres spread around the center of city with trained and friendly staff that speaks most of the major European languages.
Have you taken out private health care insurance for you and your family?
