Expat Health Insurance & Medical Care
Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance Paros, Greece in Paros, Greece
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An expat from the United Kingdom offers her insight into the health care system on the island of Paros in Greece. Information shared includes how it compares to the UK, pharmacies, cost and more.
Expat Healthcare Advice for Paros
Either get private health insurance if applicable, or be prepared to pay for private care.
Emergency Medical Care in Paros
Nearest proper hospitals are in Athens, a boat or plane ride away. The emergency service in the public health facility is very good, mainly due to a very conscientious doctor. Otherwise there are private clinics which cater for scans, x rays, blood tests etc.
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Quality of Healthcare in Surrounding Area
As mentioned previously it depends on the situation as there are many hospitals in Athens. Care varies.
Prescription Medicines
Yes, plenty of pharmacies, prescription is needed for some drugs, which gives a discount on the price, otherwise they can be expensive sometimes.
Expat Health Insurance in Greece
The cost is reasonable under the IHC, private care varies, but in general is cheaper than UK I believe
Quality of Healthcare Compared to Home
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Availability of Medical Care Compared to Home
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Primary Method of Payment for Medical Care
[x] International Health Insurance
[ ] Insurance Purchased in the Country I Live Abroad In
[ ] Out of Pocket
[ ] Social Program (Medicare, Nationalized Health Insurance or Similar)
[ ] Other
[ ] Insurance Purchased in the Country I Live Abroad In
[ ] Out of Pocket
[ ] Social Program (Medicare, Nationalized Health Insurance or Similar)
[ ] Other
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