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 Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:27 am Post subject: HEALTHCARE IN PORTUGAL |
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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
Hospital CUF
Travessa do Castro 3
Lisbon
1350-070
Portugal
Tel: + 351 213 926 100
Fax: + 351 213 905 933
Hospital Da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa
Rua Duarte Galvao, 54
Lisbon
500
Portugal
Tel: + 351 1 778 3003
Fax: + 351 1 778 0671
Hospital Dos Marmeleiros
Estrada dos Marmeleiros
Funchal
Madeira
Portugal
Tel: + 351 782 933
Hospital Doutor Joao Almada
Quinta Santana
Monte
Funchal
Madeira
Portugal
Tel: + 351 743 222
Hospital Particular do Algarve
Sitio da Cruz Bota
Lote 27 Estrada de Alvor
Portimao
8500-322
Algarve
Portugal
Tel: + 351 82 420 4200
Fax: + 351 82 420 4204
Hospital da Horta
Estrada Principe Alberto do Monaco
Granja
Hora
9900
Faial Island
Azores
Portugal
Tel: + 351 292 200 200
Hospital de Santa Maria
Avenue Prof .Egas Moniz
1699 Lisboa Codex
Lisboa
Portugal
Tel: + 351 1 797 5171
Fax: + 351 1 797 8821
Hospital de Santo Espirito de Angra Heroismo
Canada do Barreiro
Angra do Heroismo
9701-856
Terceira Island
Azores
Portugal
Tel: + 351 295 212 122
Medilagos
Ameijeira de Cima
Bela Vista Lote 2 r/c
Apartado 272
Lagos
8600
Portugal
Tel: + 351 282 760 181
Fax: + 351 282 760 180
Hospital CUF Descobertas
Rua Mário Botas (Parque das Nações)
Lisboa
Tel: + 351 210 025 200
Hospital de S. José
Rua José A. Serrano
Lisboa
Tel: + 351 218 844 100
Hospital de S. Francisco Xavier
Estrada do Alto do Duque
Lisboa
Tel: + 351 213 000 300
Hospital de Cascais
Rua D. Francisco de Avilez
Cascais
Tel: + 351 214 827 700
Hospital de Santa Cruz
Av. Prof. Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos
Carnaxide
Tel: + 351 214 163 400
Hospital Amadora-Sintra (specializing in Pediatrics)
IC 19 Amadora Sintra
Tel: + 351 214 348 200
Hospital Dona Estefânia
Pediatric Hospital
Rua Jacinto Marto, 10
Lisboa
Tel: + 351 213 126 600 |
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