Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:27 am Post subject: HEALTHCARE IN PORTUGAL
HEALTHCARE IN PORTUGAL
GENERAL
Portugal has an extensive state health care system, but overcrowding and inconsistent standards of treatment may make private care a preferred option. Within the state health care system treatment is provided without charge to Portuguese citizens. Private medical treatment tends to be costly, so private medical insurance is advisable.
Note: An agreement with the UK entitles British passport-holders to free care in standard wards of State Hospitals. Other EU nationals must present form E111 when seeking care. The British NHS does not reimburse medical costs incurred in Portugal.
24 hour emergency treatment is available at all major hospitals, but be aware that not all hospital staff will understand foreign languages.
Pharmacies are widely distributed throughout Portugal. They are generally open from Monday to Friday, 09:00 am to 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. On weekends they are open from 09:00 am to 1:00 pm. Addresses and telephone numbers of 24-hour pharmacies are listed on every pharmacy door.
Portugal is considered to have an overall healthy environment with relatively minor health risks for visitors. However, damp chilly weather is frequent throughout Portugal during the winter months, and may aggravate rheumatism, sinusitis, asthma, and bronchial and other respiratory conditions. Local meats, fish, fruits, and vegetables are safe for consumption.
DIRECTORY OF HOSPITALS & CLINICS
British Hospital
Rua Saraiva de Carvalho 49
Lisbon
200
Portugal
Tel: + 351 1 395 5067
Fax: + 351 1 397 4066
Centro Hospitalar do Funchal - Hospital Cruz De Carvalho
Avenida Luis de Camoes
Funchal
Madeira
Portugal
Tel: + 351 742 111
Clinica Medica International
Rua do Regimento Dezanove 67-2
Largo Luis de Cameos
Cascais
2750
Portugal
Tel: + 351 1 484 5317
Fax: + 351 1 483 2506
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:25 pm Post subject: The 'reciprocal agreement'
I have heard a rumour that the 'special agreement' between Portugal and the UK with regard to healthcare no longer exists. Can anyone confirm or deny this please?
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