Medical Tourism In Spain

MEDICAL TOURISM IN SPAIN




This report regards the medical tourism developed by lots of European visitors who find in Spain the perfect place to carry out their health treatments.Spain is an excellent country to come because of his low cost and quality medical treatment system. There are more than 750 hospitals, 1.21 million beds and 450,000 doctors. That is why its health carerankings place at 7th position for best health care system in Europe.
Even though few differences in health policy exist between the British and Spanish health systems: Great Britain offers basichealth care to all kinds of people and the private system is an option for patients who feel the need to upgrade their medical insurance by paying more each month.
The prices in Spain varydepending on the area: while the cost of living is much higher in the city centers, rural areas offer better cost advantage.
Spain offers a diverse set of medical treatments which is equivalent to thebest of the world, even better than those in U.K. Barcelona and Madrid have excellent network of hospitals that are second to no other country. Spanish medical system represents every possible medicalspecialty: Elective Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Dentistry, Cosmetic surgery, Eyesight surgery, Obesity surgery.
Medical schooling and practical training in Spain is equivalent to that in anyEuropean country. Spanish doctors usually spend time working in other countries of EU or U.S. However, the nurses' work ethic is a bit different from British and American nurses: Spanish nurses do notperform some duties as personal care and feeding.
Prices for medical treatment in Spain vary depending on the surgery or the corresponding treatment. However, patients can easily expect around 30%to 70% savings.
Medical tourists can take some solace from the fact that the Spanish are among the world's healthiest people. The average life expectancy is the highest in the EU: 80 for women...