Emergencies
What to do in case of emergencies
In case of an emergency, don't worry about insurance issues and just head directly to the nearest emergency room ( urgencias).
Under Spanish law, any health organization, public or private, is required to treat patients in an emergency situation regardless of their insurance status. However, this case of emergency is defined as a question of life and death. The responsibility of deciding what constitutes an emergency rests with the nurse or doctor on call.
Use the general emergency number 112 if you need an ambulance.
Finally, for a list of foreign language speaking doctors, the best advice is to consult your embassy or local consulate. They usually make lists of physicians available to their citizens. For more information on emergency care in Spain, visit our website on expatriate healthcare: http://www.expathealth.org .
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Also in this section
- Medical system: Public and private systems in Spain
- Accessing care: How to cover your medical costs in Spain
- Emergencies: What to do in case of emergencies
- Pharmacies: Treatment advice for many common illnesses
