subject: Information About Hospitals In Europe [print this page] Berlin, GermanyBerlin, Germany. Germany has contributed greatly to the advancement of medical equipment technology and medical science. You can expect their hospitals to be well-equipped with the latest in medical equipment. The doctors have been trained abroad and have chalked up years of experience in active service.
Berlin boasts of modern private and government hospitals. But for tourists who might need immediate medical attention or routine checkup, private hospitals are recommended. Private hospitals have doctors who can speak English fluently. Service is real fast in private hospitals. But if you are not in a hurry, public hospitals can give you the medical attention you need. Public hospitals are staffed with specialists for adults' and children's diseases or medical conditions.
Lisbon, Portugal, The city of Lisbon has a string of top-rated hospitals that includes Hospital de Santa Maria, Hospitais Civis de Lisboa, National Institute of Oncology Francisco Gentil, and Hospital Pulido Valente.
The urban areas of Lisbon also private and public hospitals but people, especially tourists prefer the hospital in the city. You can't blame them because most English-speaking doctors are in the city's hospitals.
Lisbon hospitals are also famed for their oncology departments and people from all over the world trek to Lisbon for cancer treatment. Lisbon plastic surgeons are also famed for their excellent services.
If Lisbon offers you a better treatment option, check out the medical websites for a list of good doctors who have been trained abroad. Also take a look at the Lisbon national rating for doctors and hospitals to help you make an informed choice for your treatment.
Rome, Italy. In Rome, hospitals are at par with the best in the world. The doctors or medicos have undergone rigid training in their medical universities and abroad. American hospitals can also be accessed here, but tourists complain that these cost more. For Americans, this is a big bonus because there is no problem with communication.
Fortunately, private practitioners and doctors in private hospitals have a good command of the English language. For a listing of English speaking doctors, ask recommendations from your Embassy.
Valencia, Spain. Valencia is not to be outdone when it comes to excellent hospitals and medical services. As a rule, private hospitals provide faster services and doctors here can communicate perfectly in English. For specific medical treatment, don't just rely on internet information. Get factual information from the medical associations in Valencia.
Accommodation. The trend is renting apartments when in Europe for a vacation or for medical treatment. The apartments are conveniently located near hospitals or quieter neighborhoods with less or little traffic.
Book your holiday apartment online well in advance of your trip. Arrangements for special requirements can be made online and you can pick out your choice from an extensive listing of modern apartments equipped with facilities and amenities for convenience.
