Is there any other country in Europe that has free health care like the UK's NHS? I'm not asking because I'm going on holiday to Europe I just want to know if it's fair to compare German hospitals etc with UK ones.
2007-02-21 21:31:21 · 2 answers · asked by Dr Watson (UK) 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Yes the French system is considered the best in the word by the world health organisation.The system work similar to the NHS but charges around 20% of the charge to you. This is covered by an small insurance (mutuelle) that all French have. Once you reach pension the 20% charge is no longer paid as all health-care is free. The difference is that you can go to any doctor you wish and in the emergency there is no waiting.
The waiting period for a heart or any other op is 1 day, I believe in Germany it is a disgusting 4 days.
The system will cover you the same as a local if you are a citizen of the EU and carry an E111 card.( this means that you may have the part charge if you are not on pension but 100% covered if you are on pension. I travel there a lot and if I ever have something serious go wrong with me I hope I'm in France.
I'm sure there is a Frenchman somewhere that can add to this.
2007-02-21 21:52:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get an ehic
2007-02-21 21:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by john c 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋