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Where in Guardamar, we are new buyers, can we access GP services and where is there a hospital that will accept the GHIC card?? Thanks for any advice you can give.
As non residents with EHIC's or GHIC's you can go to any public medical centre or hospital in emergencies or for treatment for something which cannot wait until your return to UK, you cannot actually register with a doctor.
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:14pm
Darro wrote on Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:39pm:
As non residents with EHIC's or GHIC's you can go to any public medical centre or hospital in emergencies or for treatment for something which cannot wait until your return to UK, you cannot actually register with a doctor.
Thanks so much Darro,
So if we need to see a GP do we just go a clinic in the town. Where is the medical centre that is close to Masymas, do you know, and where is the nearest public hospital??
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:19pm
Denis99 wrote on Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:14pm:
Thanks so much Darro,
So if we need to see a GP do we just go a clinic in the town. Where is the medical centre that is close to Masymas, do you know, and where is the nearest public hospital??
The medical centre is opposite the bus station in Guardamar. Nearest hospital is in Torrevieja.
If you need medical services. Take your passport along with your European health card
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:36pm
KathleenA wrote on Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:19pm:
The medical centre is opposite the bus station in Guardamar. Nearest hospital is in Torrevieja.
If you need medical services. Take your passport along with your European health card
Thanks Kathleen, appreciated
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The integrated heath centre in Guardamar is also a 24 hour facility.
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:52pm
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An EHIC or GHIC covers state healthcare, not private treatment.
With an EHIC or GHIC you can get medically necessary treatment in Spain on the same basis as a Spanish citizen. This means that you’ll get healthcare services for free or at a reduced cost.
An EHIC or GHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance – it does not cover everything, such as mountain rescue or being flown back to the UK (medical repatriation). Make sure you have both before you travel to Spain.
You may need to pay in full for treatment if you do not have an EHIC or GHIC.
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:39pm
John123456 wrote on Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:52pm:
An EHIC or GHIC covers state healthcare, not private treatment.
With an EHIC or GHIC you can get medically necessary treatment in Spain on the same basis as a Spanish citizen. This means that you’ll get healthcare services for free or at a reduced cost.
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An EHIC or GHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance – it does not cover everything, such as mountain rescue or being flown back to the UK (medical repatriation). Make sure you have both before you travel to Spain.
You may need to pay in full for treatment if you do not have an EHIC or GHIC.
Thanks to everyone for all the help given. It's good to know that all we have to do is ask!
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:03am
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Denis99 wrote on Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:39pm:
Thanks to everyone for all the help given. It's good to know that all we have to do is ask!
If you’re not fluent, you will find that the salud will require you to have a translator
Lynn
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:06pm
GrahamLynn wrote on Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:03am:
If you’re not fluent, you will find that the salud will require you to have a translator
Lynn
Thank you Lynn for the caution. Time to brush up on our spanglish pronto!
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