2006-12-24 16:49:44 · 4 answers · asked by bitsis 1 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Jamaica
In what sense? If you're talking about quality of care we're short of nurses and you'd be better off in a private hospital rather than a government-run one. With regard to costs well it all depends on what you're there for.
2006-12-25 08:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by Kailee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't know. But I can compare is that Canada has a free health care unlike U.S., but I was told if on welfare/disability sort of thing, it's free, but then again, I'm not sure. I've been to a hospital in Barbados -- you have to pay. I think that might be the same with Jamaica. And probably higher.
2006-12-24 22:55:55 · answer #2 · answered by MICKEY MOUSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alright I live in Ja so I'm gonna be real.
Now the hospitals are alright.
You get a broken hand, asthma attack, car accident, bullet wound, heart attack ... and they patch you up.
But remember its a third world country, you get a steel pipe through your brain and your gonna wish you were in New York in a high quality hospital with a research unit.
Don't worry, in emergencies like those, most people are flown out especially if you are a foriegner. I am sure your ambasador will be more than happy to facilitate that.
2006-12-27 12:11:03 · answer #3 · answered by sassy_natz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as I hate to say it I have even been told by locals that if you get seriously hurt it is much better to fly to Miami than to be treated in Jamaica. As mentioned, they are short staffed and some hospitals/clinics just don't have the money they need for proper supplies and equipment.
2006-12-27 04:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by traveler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋