RETURNED
STUDENTS' COMMENTS ON MEDICAL SERVICES AVAILABLE |
COSTA
RICA |
• Local
doctor did not accept the health insurance
of the university so that was an unexpected
cost. (Keep receipts to be able to make a claim
for reimbursement.) • There is no hospital
in Monteverde. • Medical services in
Monteverde limited, so bring lots of extra
medications. • Pharmacies and local doctors. |
FRANCE |
• Doctor
visits are always 20 Euros+. Make sure you
are covered by securite sociale. Paris: • Doctors
are expensive, but emergency rooms, hospitals,
and pharmacies are relatively cheap. |
ITALY |
• Good,
but a language barrier |
KOREA |
• Doctors
very cynical and overprescribe drugs for even
a simple cold. |
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MEXICO
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Cuauhnahuac
(Cuernavaca): • ... the doctor
can overcharge for medicine. • Doctor
available on site. • School called
pharmacy to have medication delivered at
no extra cost.
ICO (Oaxaca): • Medical
was cheap and good.
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NETHERLANDS
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Utrecht: • On
your own to find a local doctor.
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SPAIN
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Sevilla: • Pharmacies
are everywhere and can help with illnesses
if you can explain your symptoms.
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UK
(England, Scotland, Northern Ireland)
|
British
Studies London Summer Program: • No
on-campus health center, but hospital is
nearby and plenty of pahrmacies. |
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Friday, 11-Sep-2009 15:30:32 MDT |
