Bringing this back to the top and restarting this project. Please read this first entry and move to the last post on page 2 of this thread as I have consolidated some information
I would say many of us that travel to Jamaica buy some travel insurance and I would guess mainly for medical evacuation, at least that is my main reason.
Just like my last thread about "Your Business" I hope the contributions in this one will help more than just me and if we can get a bunch of good suggestions maybe I can compile a list and have a board admin post a list on top in Important Threads.
Okay here we go...
I had always heard healthcare and hospitals were not that great in Jamaica. Well this past reach I heard first hand about the hospital in Sav and how deplorable the conditions are there from two separate families that were taken there for diagnosis and treatment (both evacuated when cleared to do so). I felt sorry for them but really feel sorry for Jamaicans that most likely have no other option if they live in Westmoreland Parrish and surrounding areas to Sav.
So just a warning if you are taken to Sav Hospital be sure and take clean sheets, a pillow ,food, water also a toilet seat as one day they would have the seats and the next they were gone (pilfered I guess).
I have already heard (after the fact) there is a better hospital in Lucea (not sure of the name) and also a hospital called Hospiten in MoBay also supposed to be better. Both would be closer to evacuation from MBJ.
What do you do before you can leave Jamaica for better hospital and healthcare options simply go to Sav where the ambulance from Negril seems to default or can you get a private ambulance to take you whereever you want like Lucea or MoBay? I do realize depending on the seriousness of the situation the closest might be the best option but Lucea is not too much further than Sav.
To clarify in both cases noted above a hospital was necessary not just a doctor like Dr Grant in Negril.
Looking for:
1. Best hospital for treatment options (focusing on cleanliness/hygiene and location to Negril).
2. Best ambulance service even if private (focusing on ones that get you where you want to go not where they want to take you by default)
3. Best doctors for non hospital ailments and treatments (focusing on Negril location)
4. Also looking for any other suggestions for this list.
I would say many of us that travel to Jamaica buy some travel insurance and I would guess mainly for medical evacuation, at least that is my main reason.
Just like my last thread about "Your Business" I hope the contributions in this one will help more than just me and if we can get a bunch of good suggestions maybe I can compile a list and have a board admin post a list on top in Important Threads.
Okay here we go...
I had always heard healthcare and hospitals were not that great in Jamaica. Well this past reach I heard first hand about the hospital in Sav and how deplorable the conditions are there from two separate families that were taken there for diagnosis and treatment (both evacuated when cleared to do so). I felt sorry for them but really feel sorry for Jamaicans that most likely have no other option if they live in Westmoreland Parrish and surrounding areas to Sav.
So just a warning if you are taken to Sav Hospital be sure and take clean sheets, a pillow ,food, water also a toilet seat as one day they would have the seats and the next they were gone (pilfered I guess).
I have already heard (after the fact) there is a better hospital in Lucea (not sure of the name) and also a hospital called Hospiten in MoBay also supposed to be better. Both would be closer to evacuation from MBJ.
What do you do before you can leave Jamaica for better hospital and healthcare options simply go to Sav where the ambulance from Negril seems to default or can you get a private ambulance to take you whereever you want like Lucea or MoBay? I do realize depending on the seriousness of the situation the closest might be the best option but Lucea is not too much further than Sav.
To clarify in both cases noted above a hospital was necessary not just a doctor like Dr Grant in Negril.
Looking for:
1. Best hospital for treatment options (focusing on cleanliness/hygiene and location to Negril).
2. Best ambulance service even if private (focusing on ones that get you where you want to go not where they want to take you by default)
3. Best doctors for non hospital ailments and treatments (focusing on Negril location)
4. Also looking for any other suggestions for this list.
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