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Spain's Healthcare System: A Global Standar of Excellence
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The healthcare system in Spain consists of two main components: public healthcare and private healthcare. Public healthcare in Spain is of high quality and is managed by the National Health System (SNS). Legal residents in Spain, including expatriates who work or reside in the country, have access to public healthcare through the individual health card. For expatriates who prefer or require private medical care, Spain also has an excellent network of private hospitals and clinics. Many expatriates choose to supplement public healthcare with private health insurance to access faster medical attention or additional services. It's important to note that the regulations and requirements for accessing the healthcare system in Spain may vary depending on the country of origin and legal residency status. Expatriates are advised to familiarize themselves with their rights and healthcare options when moving to Spain.
The healthcare system in Spain is generally considered to be of high quality, with access to a wide range of medical services. Expatriates residing in Spain typically have the right to receive medical care through the public health system, although some opt for private health insurance to access additional services and avoid potential wait times. An example is the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, considered one of the best pediatric hospitals in Europe. It is one of the oldest pediatric hospitals in Europe, with over 155 years of experience, and also a leading university hospital in Europe with a high specialization in the treatment of complex pediatric diseases. It offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to healthcare for complex disorders in pregnant women and children from birth to 18 years old. At the same time, it particularly emphasizes the human aspect, which is evident in the care provided to children and their families.
The healthcare system in Spain is widely recognized for its high quality
The development of Hospital Sant Joan de Déu is based on a high level of experience and specialization in pediatric and maternal care, research and teaching, the quality of our procedures, and the personalized approach to the experience of our patients and their families. According to all international quality and outcome indicators, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona holds a leading position in several specialties. Its high specialization has attracted patients from Europe, the Middle East, China and other Asian countries, Latin America, and Africa, with the most demanded specialties internationally including: Cardiology and cardiac surgery, Oncology and Hematology, Neurosurgery and Neurology, Orthopedic surgery, Ophthalmology, Fetal medicine and surgery, maternal health, Transplants, Bone marrow transplant and living donor kidney transplant, Rare diseases, Undiagnosed genetic-based syndromes and more.
The hospital is among the top pediatric centers in Europe, in terms of both patients treated and specialization: it handles over 25,000 hospital admissions, 250,000 outpatient consultations, and 180,000 emergencies annually. The hospital performs over 15,500 surgical interventions and around 3,300 births each year. It has been accredited in 21 European Reference Networks (ERNs) for rare diseases out of the 23 that have been launched for all ages, with the aim of improving diagnosis and treatment, as well as providing the highest quality care. Among these, accreditations for oncology, epilepsy, heart diseases, neuromuscular and neurological diseases, hereditary metabolic disorders, skin disorders, endocrinology, and hereditary cancer syndromes stand out. The hospital is the pediatric center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona. It offers over 300 postgraduate courses in pediatrics and maternal health, with over 12,000 attendees.
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Spain's Healthcare System: A Global Standar of Excellence
Spain's Healthcare System: A Global Standar of Excellence
Everything you need to know about the health system
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Stefano Congiu
Stefano Congiu
The healthcare system in Spain consists of two main components: public healthcare and private healthcare. Public healthcare in Spain is of high quality and is managed by the National Health System (SNS). Legal residents in Spain, including expatriates who work or reside in the country, have access to public healthcare through the individual health card. For expatriates who prefer or require private medical care, Spain also has an excellent network of private hospitals and clinics. Many expatriates choose to supplement public healthcare with private health insurance to access faster medical attention or additional services. It's important to note that the regulations and requirements for accessing the healthcare system in Spain may vary depending on the country of origin and legal residency status. Expatriates are advised to familiarize themselves with their rights and healthcare options when moving to Spain.
The healthcare system in Spain is generally considered to be of high quality, with access to a wide range of medical services. Expatriates residing in Spain typically have the right to receive medical care through the public health system, although some opt for private health insurance to access additional services and avoid potential wait times. An example is the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, considered one of the best pediatric hospitals in Europe. It is one of the oldest pediatric hospitals in Europe, with over 155 years of experience, and also a leading university hospital in Europe with a high specialization in the treatment of complex pediatric diseases. It offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to healthcare for complex disorders in pregnant women and children from birth to 18 years old. At the same time, it particularly emphasizes the human aspect, which is evident in the care provided to children and their families.
The healthcare system in Spain is widely recognized for its high quality
The development of Hospital Sant Joan de Déu is based on a high level of experience and specialization in pediatric and maternal care, research and teaching, the quality of our procedures, and the personalized approach to the experience of our patients and their families. According to all international quality and outcome indicators, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona holds a leading position in several specialties. Its high specialization has attracted patients from Europe, the Middle East, China and other Asian countries, Latin America, and Africa, with the most demanded specialties internationally including: Cardiology and cardiac surgery, Oncology and Hematology, Neurosurgery and Neurology, Orthopedic surgery, Ophthalmology, Fetal medicine and surgery, maternal health, Transplants, Bone marrow transplant and living donor kidney transplant, Rare diseases, Undiagnosed genetic-based syndromes and more.
The hospital is among the top pediatric centers in Europe, in terms of both patients treated and specialization: it handles over 25,000 hospital admissions, 250,000 outpatient consultations, and 180,000 emergencies annually. The hospital performs over 15,500 surgical interventions and around 3,300 births each year. It has been accredited in 21 European Reference Networks (ERNs) for rare diseases out of the 23 that have been launched for all ages, with the aim of improving diagnosis and treatment, as well as providing the highest quality care. Among these, accreditations for oncology, epilepsy, heart diseases, neuromuscular and neurological diseases, hereditary metabolic disorders, skin disorders, endocrinology, and hereditary cancer syndromes stand out. The hospital is the pediatric center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona. It offers over 300 postgraduate courses in pediatrics and maternal health, with over 12,000 attendees.
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