Madrid hospital

[LeahB]

Hi my name is Leah and I am starting the Camino Frances on April 10 and will be leaving Australia on April 4. I have just cut my hand and needed stiches which will need to come out when I am in Madrid. Should I go to a Madrid public hospital or a local dr?

 

[J Willhaus]

Hi my name is Leah and I am starting the Camino Frances on April 10 and will be leaving Australia on April 4. I have just cut my hand and needed stiches which will need to come out when I am in Madrid. Should I go to a Madrid public hospital or a local dr?

Can you get a kit in your home country from the physician and just take them out yourself in Spain?
I am a nurse and it is a very simple procedure. You could probably get another pilgrim to do it if you can't do it yourself.

 

[trecile]

If you are unable to remove them yourself per @J Willhaus' suggestion, you can try Hospital HM Madrid. They have someone on staff for translations, and serve an international and travel community.

HM MADRID

 

[LeahB]

Can you get a kit in your home country from the physician and just take them out yourself in Spain?
I am a nurse and it is a very simple procedure. You could probably get another pilgrim to do it if you can't do it yourself.

I’m seeing my GP next week so I might ask her for a stich cutter

 

[dick bird]

Are you staying at a hotel in Madrid? They will probably help you find a nearby medical centre. I assume you have travel insurance but from past experience they probably won´t even bother to charge you. I hope it gets better. The Spanish health services are very good.

 

[brian560]

Hi my name is Leah and I am starting the Camino Frances on April 10 and will be leaving Australia on April 4. I have just cut my hand and needed stiches which will need to come out when I am in Madrid. Should I go to a Madrid public hospital or a local dr?

You won't get into a public hospital. You will be directed to a private hospital like HM Regla where I paid a consultation fee of 131 euros. For that I got an appointment with a doctor in company with an English speaking nurse/interpreter.

 

[brian560]

If you are unable to remove them yourself per @J Willhaus' suggestion, you can try Hospital HM Madrid. They have someone on staff for translations, and serve an international and travel community.

HM MADRID

You will have to pay, which is fair enough.