While most people visit Barbados for a relaxing holiday in the sun, the realities of life often come into play when medical help is needed. Recently, this has been the focus of attention of the international community, when British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife, Cherie, son of Yuan, were required to receive emergency medical care.
It is important to have a plan in case of emergency medical assistance during your stay in Barbados. Ambulance can often take up to one hour to get to your place, especially if you are on the busy West Coast.
Fortunately, Barbados has highly qualified medical staff, but these practitioners often do not have access to modern equipment. With few exceptions, medical expertise and the bedside form of Barbados doctors are at world-class level. Those who visit Barbados are strongly encouraged to take the initiative in choosing a course of action if the need arises.
What is your choice?
Queen Elizabeth Government Hospital (QEH) is Barbados. only a full-service hospital with intensive care units, located near the capital Bridgetown. He also has a mutual agreement for British citizens under the National Health Service (NHS) scheme, where you will be treated and cared for in a public ward. Keep in mind that QEH is often full, and waiting can be long and sometimes disappointing if your medical needs are not considered immediate attention. Phone 436-6450 or 511 for emergency dispatch.
The FMH Emergency Medical Clinic is a private emergency and emergency medical center. Located in Belleville, St. Michael, this facility offers X-rays, MRI scans and care for serious, but life-threatening injuries. FMH is open from 8:00 to 23:30 and will handle most emergencies or refer patients to QEH as needed. Phone 228-6120.
BayView Hospital, a private and managed business with seven separate rooms and four four-bedroom semi-private rooms, has been operating since 1989. Located on the outskirts of Bridgetown and in close proximity to many leading hotels, BayView Hospital offers private, medical care in various fields, including cardiology, dentistry, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery and urology. However, you must be taken under special care by a doctor who recognizes confidentiality in this hospital. Please call 436 5446 or visit the BayViewHospital.com.bb website for more information.
New state-of-the-art, privately owned enterprise opened its doors on the West Coast - Sandy Crest Medical Center at Sunset Crest, St. James. This ultra-modern complex offers round-the-clock comprehensive emergency and emergency medical care, x-rays, ultra-sounds, CT technology (by the end of the year), access to ambulance service, 24-hour pharmacy access, as well as asthma. Five of the leading surgeon surgeons in the island were involved in this emergency clinic, one for each shift. Call 419-4911 or visit the SandyCrest.net website (under construction) for more information.
The island has two private ambulance services, Ambulance on the Island (246) 435 9425 and ambulance service (246) 438 4357 and ambulance QEH (246) 436 6450 or 511, all of which are located in The Bridgetown area, However, there is a QEH Ambulance service from the Arch Hall fire station in St. Thomas to serve the island’s west / north coast. In extreme cases, patients will be located in an outpatient clinic in Canada or the United States.
